If you’re on social media, listening to the radio, or watching TV today, you’re likely familiar with #BellLetsTalk day. For every text, call, tweet, or TikTok video using the hashtag “#BellLetsTalk,” or Facebook frame or Snapchat filter used, Bell Media will donate 5 cents toward mental health initiatives in Canada. Every year when this day… Read More
Category: Health & Wellness
If you know about mental health battles, you know. However, if you don’t, understanding what your partner or someone close to you is going through can be tricky. Knowing what they need can sometimes be a bit of a battle. And if you are someone that faces mental health difficulties, feeling misunderstood can be isolating…. Read More
Many of us are familiar with 4-H in the Canadian agricultural space, and the learn to do by doing pledge. But what REALLY is it? What does the not for profit organization do that makes them special? Liz Jarvis, of 4-H Canada, says what stands out about the program is that it truly is a… Read More
Blue Monday — the third Monday in January — is said to be one of the most depressing days of the year. Theories from across the world say that this is because it’s one of the coldest times of the year, we are still recovering from financial strain after the Christmas holidays, and we’re struggling… Read More
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has named Andrea Lear as chief executive officer, following the retirement of Marcel Hacault, who served as executive director since 2004. Lear has worked with Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association as executive director, and has years of experience in financial services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from… Read More
This week’s Wheat Pete’s Word kicks off with a quick explanation and an update on host Peter Johnson’s “extra 15 minutes” concept. The agronomy questions keep rolling in, and this week, Johnson puts off some of the wheat questions and instead tackles some sulphur questions, forage questions, and questions on spring cover crops. Have a… Read More
It’s that time of the year where we are through the rush and excitement of the holiday season, and things to look forward may seem few and far between. The “winter blues” are very real. The days can be cold and the hours of daylight are short. If you’re looking for some validation for things… Read More
What do you do to combat the “winter blues?” Knowing yourself and when you’re feeling ‘off” is the key to knowing your own mental health. To give us some strategies, Lesley Kelly, co-founder of DoMoreAg and mental health advocate, joins Kara Oosterhuis for this LIVE! SUMMARY Horsehair dance floor: DANCELAND at Watrous people This time… Read More
2020 has been a year to remember. It has brought upon a tonne of negatives as we all navigate through COVID-19, but as we look at the negatives, many forget to reflect on the positives as well. So, our content team here at RealAgriculture decided to finish up the year on a positive note. We… Read More
For many, December is a time to reflect, to really sit back and look at what the previous months looked like. What were the highs? What were the lows? Despite 2020 being the year it was — and one I certainly won’t forget in my lifetime — it was also a whole lot of fun… Read More
As the Year of the Pandemic comes to a close, it’s time to take some time to rest, reflect, and ready ourselves for the year ahead. The holidays can be a tough time for many, and as Kara Oosterhuis wrote in a recent article here on RealAgriculture, it’s okay to not be okay. Peter “Wheat… Read More
Stewart Skinner, hog farmer from Listowel, Ont., (who you may have heard before on a Farmer Rapid Fire or two), joins us for today’s LIVE! Don’t miss a new LIVE! every weekday at 3 pm E on social media! SUMMARY Happy Friday! Stewart and his wife raise hogs just outside of Listowel. Does things a… Read More
I’ve been having a difficult time lately — I’m in a bit of a slump, you could say. After some conversations with coworkers and colleagues throughout the agriculture industry, I’m realizing that it’s not just me. The holiday season is a tough time for many. The days are so short. We remember those that we’ve… Read More
The Beef Farmers of Ontario is setting out its commitment to diversity and inclusion in its industry. In an announcement on its website, Beef Farmers of Ontario says the Ontario beef industry is an ally against discrimination based on race, sexual orientation, gender, religion, and ability (visible and invisible), as well as linguistic discrimination. “We… Read More
If you’re feeling rather exhausted, anxious, and a little overwhelmed, author Timothy Caulfield might know why. In his latest book, Relax, Dammit! A User’s Guide to the Age of Anxiety, Caulfield explores how even just small decisions — like when to wake up, or if our kids should walk to school on their own —… Read More