The Guardian Network includes training and ongoing peer connection and continuous learning for trained Guardians. The role of a Guardians is to reduce mental health stigma in Agricultural communities by promoting access to mental health supports, Agriculture Wellness Ontario programs, and fostering mental health conversations with farmers who may be in distress and connect individuals with appropriate mental health and crisis resources. This is a Virtual (French) event.

The Guardian Network includes training and ongoing peer connection and continuous learning for trained Guardians. The role of a Guardians is to reduce mental health stigma in Agricultural communities by promoting access to mental health supports, Agriculture Wellness Ontario programs, and fostering mental health conversations with farmers who may be in distress and connect individuals with appropriate mental health and crisis resources. This is a Virtual (English) event.

The London Swine Conference began in 2001, and continues as a joint effort of the University of Guelph, Ontario Pork, the Ontario Pork Industry Council and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Ministry of Rural Affairs.

Dairy Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting 2024. More details to come!

At OES 2023, you’ll join leaders from the public and private sectors to explore solutions and unlock new opportunities. This premier business event will feature engaging keynote speeches, policy debates, interactive sessions, and expert panel discussions that will inspire you to think big and take decisive action to unleash Ontario’s vast potential.

Join us on November 20th and 21st in Toronto, ON.  This year we’re “Farm to Fork for the Future.” This year’s event will include a bus tour with 3 industry stops, speakers covering a number of topics, and the opportunity to connect with OFA membership from your county, and across the province. 

Join friends and neighbours for an old fashioned harvest dinner and dance in the Agricultural Hall at the Almonte Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 14th. Festivities get underway at 6 p.m. with a dinner featuring locally sourced foods.

In The Know, a mental health literacy workshop for farmers and the agricultural community. This four-hour course is designed around real events using real scenarios for educational purposes. The goals of the program are to increase understanding of mental health and wellness on the farm, create comfort in having conversations about mental health, raise awareness and reduce stigma.

In The Know, a mental health literacy workshop for farmers and the agricultural community. This four-hour course is designed around real events using real scenarios for educational purposes. The goals of the program are to increase understanding of mental health and wellness on the farm, create comfort in having conversations about mental health, raise awareness and reduce stigma.

In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. The workshops are facilitated by one of CMHA’s mental health professionals using ‘real-life’ examples from agriculture.