Identifying gaps in mental health support services

Jan 16, 2023

The Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) is leading a research project to better understand the state of mental health awareness, educational offerings, and resource delivery in the Canadian agricultural industry.

Do More Ag wants to identify gaps in mental health resources for the industry, specifically the gaps that exist for women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQI+, persons with disabilities, and from racialized communities.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Do More Ag plays an important role in helping to bring the unique mental health challenges facing producers and their families to light.

“This collaborative project serves to boost necessary mental health resources for underrepresented and marginalized groups. We will continue to support projects that improve mental well-being and work towards inclusivity in agriculture,” Bibeau said.

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Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.