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Coffee & Conversation Starts (July 8 - August 5)Whether you're joining with your morning coffee or winding down after chores, these free producer-only conversations are a chance to connect with people who understand agriculture. Join the session that interests you most—or come to all five. No recordings. No pressure. Just practical conversations for producers across Canada.
ACC Kids Has ArrivedSummer is here, and ACC Kids has arrived. Explore free colouring pages, activities, conversation starters, and resources created especially for farm kids. Whether you're looking for something to do on a rainy day or a way to start meaningful conversations, ACC Kids is here for farm families.
Try ThisTake StockSometimes we overlook what's still working. Take two minutes to notice the people, strengths, and supports already around you. Growing Together: The Do More Ag FoundationHay, Are You OK?One of the resources we love to recommend is Hay, Are You OK? from The Do More Ag Foundation. Created specifically for Canadian farmers and agricultural workers, it includes an anonymous stress self-assessment, practical mental health resources, and information to help you recognize when it might be time to reach out for support. It's a simple place to check in with yourself, or to share with someone else who may need it. Worth ReadingThe Beautiful StigmaWhat a raspberry flower can teach us about growth, resilience, and the way we think about mental health. → Read article Sometimes the Second Conversation Matters MostWhy checking in again can matter more than getting the first conversation "right." → Read article From ShawnaEvery week I'll share what's new on Ag Care Connect, highlight practical tools, and let you know about upcoming opportunities. My hope is that this newsletter becomes one more way producers across Canada can stay connected, discover new resources, and remember that none of us has to carry everything alone. Thanks for being here. Shawna Percy Producer, Founder Pass It AlongIf this issue made you think of someone, we'd be grateful if you shared it with them. Ag Care Connect is free for every producer and farm family across Canada. Know someone who would like updates like these? Forward this email and invite them to subscribe at AgCareConnect.ca/The-Good-Ag/ Growing Well Together.One conversation. One tool. One small step at a time. |
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THE GOOD AG | SPECIAL EDITION Alberta's Referendum: Why Farmers Across Canada Should Pay Attention A provincial vote. A national conversation. Shared pressures. On Monday, October 19, Albertans head to the polls for a referendum that has sparked conversations about the province's future, its relationship with Canada, and what political change could mean for agriculture. While the vote takes place in Alberta, the issues extend beyond provincial borders. Canadian agriculture is interconnected....
Growing Connections, Growing Support It's been a busy couple of weeks at Ag Care Connect. From conversations with journalists and podcast hosts to two days at the Guardian Network Symposium, one theme keeps coming up: the importance of connection. Connection to people who understand our experiences. To communities where we belong. To practical tools and training. And to someone who knows what to do when we're having a hard time. We've also been building new ways for farm operations to bring...
A Week About Land and Connection This has been a significant few days at Ag Care Connect. On Saturday, we welcomed people to our farm for the Protect the Foodbelt: Barn Mural Community Celebration—an afternoon centred on farmland, food, community and making space for farmers' voices. Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour Indigenous Survivors, the children who never returned home, their families and communities, and to continue listening and learning. These...