Reading Time: 5 minutes Unpredictable weather and markets. Long days spent alone in the combine and tractor. The pressure of running a family farm. The stress can build until it’s too loud to ignore. “For many farmers, these stressors are simply part of the job,” says Che Burnett, registered social worker at Counselling Alberta. “But when stress goes unchecked […] Read more
How to manage your mental health
Farming is more than just a job; it’s a way of life. But it’s a lifestyle that can bring high levels of stress, long hours and uncertainty. What can you do to manage the stress when the pressure builds?
