Support AgKnow
At agknow
We are committed to generating new knowledge, and supporting the adoption of programs and services that impact the mental health of farmers, their families and those in the agricultural community. Our current projects include:
free counselling SESSIONS
As part of a Pilot Project, farmers and their family members can receive free counselling sessions from a mental health professional in our network who understands farming and the stresses faced in agriculture.
FARM MENTAL
HEALTH NEEDS
Using evidence-based approaches to understand the mental health and well-being of farmers, farm families and the agricultural community to ensure our programs are tailored to their unique needs on issues important to them, such as succession planning and farm-animal epidemics.
COMMUNITY & PEER SUPPORTS
Reaching out to service providers across the province to understand gaps in care, identify best practices, and build a strong network of individuals committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of those in farming communities.
workshops &
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
Developing and delivering education to support farmers, farm families and the agricultural community, and to build capacity that nurtures the next generation of farmers to live fulfilling, safe, and productive lives free of mental health barriers.
Corporate Partnerships
Become an AgKnow Partner
AgKnow is the direct response to the expressed need for mental health support from Alberta’s agriculture community, including businesses and associations. Join us in supporting the agriculture industry to help keep Alberta growing.
Please download our partnership kit to learn more.
CURRENT PARTNERS
ALBERTA CATTLE FEEDERS’ ASSOCIATION
The Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA) has set the pace in industry for 50 years and is the voice of cattle feeders: hard-working, forward-looking women and men who believe in a strong, profitable, and sustainable cattle feeding industry.
We are thrilled to be supported by such a long-standing organization who have been advocating for farmers since the very beginning.
Donate to AgKnow
Through the Mental Health Foundation Alberta
All donations made here will go to a special account set up at the Mental Health Foundation Alberta for AgKnow programs.
Your generous donation will have an immediate impact and directly support the free counselling sessions pilot project and workshop & education delivery throughout the province.
The Mental Health Foundation Alberta is a registered charity. The charitable registration number, as recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency, is 821577673 RR 0001.
One of the easiest ways to make your gift is withcredit card or cheque. Donations can be made by mail, by phone or online.
Mail: ARECA
Box 1195
Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1B9
(587) 200-2552
Website: .mentalhealthfoundation.ca/ways-to-give/
Phone: 780-342-7718
A charitable tax receipt (for individuals) or business receipt (for corporations and foundations) will be issued to the paying person or entity for each installment of the Gift received pursuant to the Canadian Income Tax Act.
JOIN THE INITATIVE
BECOME AN AGKNOW MEMBER
Memberships directly support boots-on-the-ground AgKnow initiatives including our Free Sessions Pilot Project and building capacity to deliver farm-focused mental health events across local communities in Alberta.
