Farm Talk Care - Ferme Parle Soins

08/29/2025

Our September newsletter is out!
Theme: Recharging
Full Access: https://mailchi.mp/19a0e965b05f/aruo9903gq-12770740
HIGHLIGHTS:
🟢 An article and video about the importance of recharging with breaks and good quality sleep. Examples of different breaks and a reminder to be kind to yourself.
🟡 Upcoming Events: Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (CMHANB)
🔺 World Su***de Prevention Day
‣ Numbers to call for help
‣ Su***de and Agriculture
‣ Book reference: The Recovering Farmer
‣ Podcast about cultivating hope for mental health
‣ Resources from The Canadian Association of Su***de Prevention.
🔵 Atlantic Open Farm Day - Safety Reminders
🟡 Agricultural Excellence Conference by Farm Management Canada
✅Mental Health Check-in and Resources
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Le bulletin d'août vient de sortir!
Thème: Se Ressourcer
Accès complet: https://mailchi.mp/19a0e965b05f/aruo9903gq-12770740
POINTS FORTS:
🟢 Un article et une vidéo sur l'importance de se ressourcer grâce à des pauses et un sommeil de qualité. Exemples de pauses et un rappel pour être bienveillant envers soi-même.
🟡 Événments à venir de l'association canadienne pour la santé mentale du Nouveau-Brunswick (ACSMNB)
🔺 Journée mondiale de prévention du su***de
‣ Numéros à appeler à l'aide
‣ Su***de et agriculture
‣ Référence bibliographique : The Recovering Farmer
‣ Article et vidéo sur la culture de l'espoir en santé mentale
‣ Ressources de l'Association canadienne pour la prévention du su***de.
🔵 Journée Portes Ouvertes Agricole Atlantique - Rappels de sécurité
✅ Ressources de santé mentale et réflexion sur sa propre santé mentale

08/28/2025

🌞 With the heat and drought experienced so far this summer, you may be facing extra challenges, pressures or extended fatigue.
😎 Give yourself a break and some appreciation for all of the effort you’ve put in. Unfortunately, the weather is out of our control. We can control, however, how we take care and resource ourselves. You are not alone. Taking a break by reaching out to talk to a friend, neighbor or family member may help relieve some of the internal pressure.

❧ Not sure who to talk to? Call 1-866-FARMS01 to talk to someone 24/7 who understands agriculture and it’s challenges.

❧ Looking to explore financial support and added stability for your farm? Reach out to Farm Credit Canada or explore the AgriStability program.
↳ Farm credit Canada:https://www.fcc-fac.ca/
↳ AgriStability: https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agristability

Please be kind to yourself and take care!
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🌞 Avec la chaleur et la sécheresse que nous avons connues jusqu'à présent cet été, vous pourriez être confronté à des défis, des pressions ou une fatigue prolongée supplémentaires.
😎 Accordez-vous une pause et appréciez tous les efforts que vous avez déployés. La météo est hors de notre contrôle. Nous pouvons, cependant, contrôler la façon dont nous prenons soin de nous et nous nous ressourçons. Vous n'êtes pas seul. Prendre une pause en parlant à un ami, un voisin ou un membre de votre famille peut vous aider à soulager une partie de la pression interne.

❧Vous ne savez pas à qui parler? Composez le 1-866-FARMS01 pour parler à quelqu'un 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, qui comprend l'agriculture et ses défis.

❧Vous cherchez du soutien financier et une stabilité accrue pour votre ferme? Communiquez avec Financement Agricole Canada ou explorez le programme Agri-stabilité.
↳ Financement Agricole Canada: https://www.fcc-fac.ca/fr
↳ Agri-stabilité: https://agriculture.canada.ca/fr/programmes/agri-stabilite

Soyez gentil envers vous-même et prenez soin de vous!

08/05/2025

Our August newsletter just dropped!
Theme: Busting Burnout
Full Access: https://mailchi.mp/0ecec7e03f46/aruo9903gq-12770562
HIGHLIGHTS:
🟢 Podcasts, articles and resources to help identify and avoid burnout or rebuild if you are experiencing burnout.
🟡 Upcoming workshops and programs from the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (CMHANB)
🔺 BeGrainSafe Campaign by Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA)
🔵New Brunswick Young Farmer's Summer Farm of the Future Tour
✅Mental Health Check-in and Resources
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Le bulletin d'août vient de sortir!
Thème: Lutter Contre l'Épuisement Professionelle
Accès complet: https://mailchi.mp/0ecec7e03f46/aruo9903gq-12770562
POINTS FORTS:
🟢 Balados, articles et ressources pour vous aider à identifier et à éviter l’épuisement professionnel ou à vous reconstruire si vous souffrez d’épuisement professionnel.
🟡 Ateliers et programmes à venir de l'association canadienne pour la santé mentale du Nouveau-Brunswick (ACSMNB)
🔺 Campagne « SecuriGrain » de l'association canadienne de sécurité agricole (ACSA)
🔵 ÉVÉNEMENT: Visite estivale d'une ferme des Jeunes Agriculteurs du Nouveau-Brunswick
✅ Ressources de santé mentale et réflexion sur sa propre santé mentale

07/25/2025

Take a tour of the future at the McCain research farm, Friday August 8th! Learn about on-farm agronomy research, with a BBQ lunch!

07/23/2025

If you have a 14-year-old with a Class 8 license, passing this course will allow them to tow an implement on the road, provided the vehicle combination is under 14,000kg.
It's also a great course to improve your tractor safety knowledge and skills.

Driving instructors from Dal/AC Extended Learning, safety instruction by the Farm Safety Coordinator.
Here are the details and link to register:
Date: July 29 – 30, 2025
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Fee: $275.00
Registration link: registeratcontinuingeducation.dal.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=2254139

Please note that you need at least ten hours of tractor driving experience before taking this course.

07/19/2025

Find us today at Ferron Family Farms Ltd open farm day! 🐐🌾

Next Week is Open Farm Day at Ferron Family Farms Ltd

The Ferron family stated that "Our Open Farm Day is a community celebration of life, resilience, and togetherness. Alongside food, farm tours, and fun activities, we hope this day can also offer space for important conversations and support networks to grow."

The River Valley Su***de Prevention Committee will be there alongside other organizations to support these conversations and connect people with supports and services.

Come on out between 10am and 4pm on Saturday July 19th at 3510 Route 550 in Long Settlement.

07/17/2025

Did you know that farmers are 20%-30% more likely to die by su***de than other occupations? This was found in the 2021 national farmer mental health survey.

Here is an opportunity to learn more about su***de and develop intervening skills:
➡ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training)
📅AUGUST 13 & 14
🕰8:30-4:30 each day
📍CMHANB Fredericton Office (Canadian Mental Health Assoc. N.B.)
↪557 Saint Marys Street Fredericton, NB E3A 8H4

Get Tickets Here:
🎟https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/asist-applied-su***de-intervention-skills-training-2-days-august-13-14-tickets-1410735992329?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

07/04/2025

July's newsletter just dropped!
Theme: Beating the Heat
Full Access: https://mailchi.mp/889ee66948f8/aruo9903gq-12770151

HIGHLIGHTS:
🟢 Podcasts, infographics and resources to help manage your farm during heat warnings
🟡 A poem excerpt about summer on the farm
🔺 Farm Safety Nova Scotia's "One Road" Campaign
🔵New Brunswick Young Farmer's Summer Farm Tour and Summer Social
✅Mental Health Check-in and Resources
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Le bulletin de juillet vient de sortir!
Thème: Affrontez la Chaleur
Accès complet: https://mailchi.mp/889ee66948f8/aruo9903gq-12770151

POINTS FORTS:
🟢 Balados, infographies et ressources pour vous aider à gérer votre ferme pendant les alertes de chaleur
🟡 Un extrait de poème sur la chaleur
🔺 Campagne « One Road » de Farm Safety Nova Scotia
🔵 ÉVÉNEMENT: Visite estivale des fermes et soirée sociale des Jeunes Agriculteurs du Nouveau-Brunswick
✅ Ressources de santé mentale et réflexion sur sa propre santé mentale

06/19/2025

06/13/2025

🔥Happening this Afternoon!

Recognizing that Spring is a demanding and ever-changing season for farmers, if you're free for an hour Friday, June 13th at 12:30 - 1:30 pm, please join us for a livestreamed session in recognition of Men’s Mental Health Day!

Moderated by Gerry Friesen, author of The Recovering Farmer, this one-hour session will feature honest, relatable conversation with farmers from your home province who understand the unique pressures of farm life. Whether you're in the field, in your truck, or grabbing a quick break, this casual discussion is a chance to connect, reflect, and hear from others who get it.

🔗 Register here today to receive updates and event reminders: https://tinyurl.com/298434xn

Bonus: The first 10 registrants who attend will receive a free copy of Gerry’s book, ‘The Recovering Farmer.’ (Must be present to claim.)

OR simply tune into the livestreamed event through Facebook on Friday at 12:30 pm, which is being streamed to both the Farm Talk Care NB and Farm Safety NS Facebook channels:

https://www.facebook.com/talkparlenb/
https://www.facebook.com/farmsafetyns/

06/11/2025

Got a second between chores this Friday?

Tune in for a candid, livestreamed conversation with men in agriculture from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. No pressure to talk—just listen in while you're grabbing a quick bite of lunch, taking a pause in the truck, or catching your breath between tasks.

Every conversation helps. No one should have to “tough it out” by themselves.

📍 Friday, June 13 | 12:30–1:30 pm AT | Facebook Livestream