Kick off to seeding season in Saskatchewan

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She said farm safety also includes overall well-being.

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“When stressed or fatigued, good decision-making is more difficult and safety can slip,” Beck said. “Taking care of yourself is just as important as farm work. Keep in mind that a farm’s No. 1 asset is its people. A seeder cannot run itself. If the workload, or life in general, feels overwhelming, it is a good time to reach out for support and learn strategies to help manage. Producers and farm families are encouraged to contact the Farm Stress Line or SaskAgMatters for free mental health support.” 

As of April 1, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. assumed management of the Farm Stress Line, providing 24-7 confidential access to crisis counsellors trained in agriculture for Saskatchewan producers, their family members and employees. Free counselling is also available through SaskAgMatters with counsellors who have an agricultural background. 

The Farm Stress Line toll-free number remains 1-800-667-4442. Ongoing counselling services are available on the SaskAgMatters website at saskagmatters.ca. Producers and their families can call about anything affecting their well-being, including financial stress, family pressures, anxiety, depression, burnout or concern for others. 

The Saskatchewan and Canadian governments are providing $200,000 a year for the next two years for the Farm Stress Line and counselling services through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. 

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com