What: Mental health workshop/training for agriculture
When: March 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Registration: https://form.jotform.com/221454554470252

In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. The workshops are facilitated by one of CMHA’s mental health professionals using ‘real-life’ examples from agriculture.

What: Swine Online
When: March 23 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Registration: Please email swineonline2021@gmail.com

The next Swine Online meeting is this Thursday, March 23rd at 8 pm. Zoom details will be sent out on the morning of the meeting.

This week we have Ryan Martin, the Production Manager for RFW Farms joining us. His presentation is titled: A Pragmatic View of Performance Trend-Lines…and how to manage your perspective.

Here are the polling questions that will be used during the meeting. Please have a look at them before joining.

Shared on behalf of the Swine Online Committee.

What: London Swine Conference
When: March 28 & 29, 2023
Where: Doubletree by Hilton, 300 King St., London, ON
Registration: https://www.londonswineconference.ca/registration
Agenda/Program: https://www.londonswineconference.ca/program

What: London Swine Conference
When: March 28 & 29, 2023
Where: Doubletree by Hilton, 300 King St., London, ON
Registration: https://www.londonswineconference.ca/registration
Agenda/Program: https://www.londonswineconference.ca/program

What: Suicide prevention network and training for agriculture
When: March 31, full day
Where: Online
Registration: https://form.jotform.com/222335664675260

The Guardian Network is a volunteer suicide prevention network which supports Ontario’s farming community.

A Guardian is an individual, over the age of 18, who is likely to be in contact with farmers through their work, volunteer activities, or their place in their community and has successfully completed The Guardian Network training program.

Guardians are equipped with strategies and tools to identify the signs of mental distress, react to farmers at-risk, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health and crisis resources.