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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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Coffee & Conversation This Wednesday July 29 Take Stock: Accounting for the Good It's easy to remember everything that's gone wrong. The good moments often pass by unnoticed. This week we'll take time to share good news from farms across Canada, hear what's been going well, and explore why intentionally noticing the good isn't just positive thinking—it's something our brains actually need. We'll also walk through the free Take Stock tool on Ag Care Connect together so you can see how writing...
Coffee & Conversation This Wednesday July 22 The Pressure Is On! What Can We Do About It? Pressure is part of farming. We can't eliminate every stressor—but we can change how we respond to it. In this Coffee & Conversation, we'll explore practical ways to recognize pressure before it builds too high, why our bodies sometimes stay "stuck" in stress, and simple ways to help bring that pressure back down. We'll also walk through The Pressure Cooker on Ag Care Connect together, so you can...
Coffee & Conversation This Wednesday July 15 Talking Across Generations: Building The Future Together Many of the most important conversations on a farm don't happen in the office. They happen around kitchen tables, in workshops, in tractor cabs, and during everyday moments shared between generations. Whether you're farming with parents, children, siblings, or other family members, good communication doesn't just strengthen relationships—it helps build the future of the farm. In our next...