Coffee & Conversation Series Starts This Wednesday July 8

Worried About Someone? Now What?

When we're worried about someone, we can also worry about saying the wrong thing. We might wonder if it's any of our business, worry about interfering, or fear we'll make things worse if we try.

So what do we do when someone stays on our mind?

In our first Coffee & Conversation, we'll explore those concerns together, along with practical ways to check in and start conversations when you're worried about someone.

Wednesday, July 8

Morning and evening session options available.

Click "Reserve Your Spot" to view times in your time zone.

Free.​
​Producer-only.​
​No recording.

Happy Mail for Farm Kids

This summer we're sending encouraging mail to farm kids across Canada.

Instead of prizes, every child who participates will receive something in the mail simply for taking part.

To enter, download one of our free colouring pages, activity sheets, or puzzles, complete it, and submit it before midnight on August 5.

Because every farm kid deserves a little happy mail.

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Conversation Starters

Not sure how to begin?

Our Conversation Starters page offers practical ways to begin difficult conversations without feeling like you have to say the perfect thing.

Small conversations often become important ones.

​→ Explore Conversation Starters​

Growing Together: Farm Safety Nova Scotia

We Talk. We Grow.

Sometimes the most powerful reminder is knowing you're not the only one carrying a heavy load.

This short video from Farm Safety Nova Scotia's We Talk. We Grow. initiative reminds us that looking after our mental health is part of looking after our farms, our families, and each other. It's a simple message worth sharing.

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​→ Visit We Talk, We Grow​

Worth Reading

When Someone Stays on Your Mind

Ever notice how some people stay in your thoughts? That feeling is worth paying attention to.

This week's article explores why checking in doesn't have to be perfect, why "I'm fine" isn't always the end of the conversation, and one simple takeaway you can use the next time someone keeps coming to mind.

→ Read article​

Supporting Others: Insights From Someone Who's Been There

In this thoughtful reflection, producer and mental health advocate Gerry Friesen, known as The Recovering Farmer, along with Merle Massie from The Do More Ag Foundation, shares three practical principles for supporting someone who may be struggling. Drawing on both of their lived experience and insights, they remind us to set aside assumptions, lead with curiosity, and meet people where they are. It's a simple, compassionate perspective on what it means to walk alongside someone who needs support.

→ Read article​

From Shawna

One of the questions I hear most often is:

"What if I make it worse?"

The truth is, most of us don't have perfect words. The good news is that we don't need them in order to show we care.

Sometimes showing up, checking in again a few days later, or simply letting someone know they're on our mind can matter more than saying exactly the right thing.

That's part of what we'll be exploring in our first Coffee & Conversation talk this Wednesday (July 8th).

If you've been thinking about joining, I'd love to see you there.

Shawna Percy

Producer, Founder

→ Visit Ag Care Connect​

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Growing Well Together.

One conversation. One tool. One small step at a time.