Ontario Grain Farmer August 2021

to develop train-the-trainer classes about mental health in agriculture. Hagen says that of all the aspects of content and delivery that were important to get right, it was most important that In the Know facilitators were (and are) trained by a trainer with an agricultural background. And when asked how it feels to see the program now really gaining steam in rolling out across the country, Hagen says “I’m overjoyed that people are taking the program and talking about this. I’m also relieved. We need mental health literacy training in agriculture.” The program launched in Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia earlier this year, and is now being rolled out in Nova Scotia and Ontario. In Ontario, In the Know is being delivered by the Canadian Mental Health Association. In June, the organization’s Ontario branch relations lead, Mike Feenstra, and newly-trained facilitators ran a few sessions with Ontario Federation of Agriculture staff and board members to familiarize them with the workshop. “From there, we’ll continue to promote it,” says Feenstra, “and we expect that most of our branches will be in a position to offer regularly-scheduled programs in the fall.” For more information: In the Know in Ontario https://ontario.cmha.ca/intheknow/. l ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 31 AUGUST 2021 Grain Farmers of Ontario is committed to farmer wellness. brandt.ca 1-866-427-2638 The all-new Brandt XT-Series grain cart utilizes simple innovations to eliminate common delays, so you can Lead the Field. OVERDELIVER. LEAD THE FIELD. Increased Productivity Industry-leading auger reach delivers ultimate visibility while steep tank angles ensure complete tank cleanout. Easier to Operate Keep your harvest moving with optional features including a joystick control kit, auto-lock auger fold and more. Engineered for Durability Robotically-welded frames, modular tanks, protected electrical systems and simple drive systems deliver unrivalled uptime.