Mental wellness
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FARMING IS A stressful business, and the growing season can be a big source of that stress — as we hit the midpoint of the season, with cereals harvest underway and soy and corn harvest…
Human Resources
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Agricultural labour issues persist
HELP IS ON THE WAY
- LABOUR SHORTAGES CONTINUE to plague the agri-food industry, and while COVID-19 amplified their effect, organizations are battling on a number of fronts to relieve the pressure. Recent research by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council… -
Productive planning
IMPROVING HUMAN RESOURCES
- HAVING A SOLID Human Resources (HR) plan for the farm saves time, money, and frustration — and it can boost productivity according to two industry experts. “You need to take the time to think about… -
Look for light this winter
PREVENT AND REMEDY SAD ON THE FARM
- FARMERS ARE WELL accustomed to stress, but the dark winter months can bring additional challenges for one’s mental well-being. A COMMON STRUGGLE Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression which manifests at specific…
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Strong leadership
2020 WOMEN’S GRAIN SYMPOSIUM
- THE THIRD GRAIN Farmers of Ontario Women’s Grain Symposium was held at the end of November 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held online during three morning sessions that focused on resiliency,… -
Effective leadership
MORE PROFITABLE BUSINESSES
- IF YOU ARE thinking about investing in training or business skills development for your farm this winter, Kelly Dobson has a simple message – invest in yourself. Dobson is a certified executive coach, fourth generation… -
Managing risk
THE HUMAN RESOURCES LINK
- RISK IS CONSTANT in the business of farming. Production, marketing, financial, legal, and human rank as the top five types of agricultural risks. Management strategies for the first four types are common, but does your… -
Coping with the unexpected
HEALTH, RELATIONSHIPS, AND MARKET INFLUENCES
- WHEN KELSEY BANKS began making payments on her grandparents’ 100-acre Orangeville farm a few years ago, she was excited about the future. She was finally pursuing her dream of becoming a farmer, a role she… -
Harvest stress
WELLNESS STRATEGIES FOR A HEALTHIER SEASON
- WHETHER IT IS changing weather, equipment breakdowns, lower than expected yields, or human resources challenges, harvest can be the most stressful season on the farm. Seasonal increases in stress make sense because according to experts,… -
Preparing for stress
STAYING WELL DURING HARVEST
- HARVEST EQUIPMENT IS field-ready, software is up to date, and clean bins are ready for grain. The busiest season on the farm is quickly approaching — but do you have a plan to manage stress?…