The Do More Agriculture Foundation Releases 2025 Impact Report
The Do More Agriculture Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting a year defined by both meaningful national growth and tangible community impact that continue to shape mental health across agricultural communities.
The report reflects the organization’s ongoing work to build connection, reduce barriers, and ensure more people feel supported in talking about mental health—whether in everyday conversations, community spaces, or through accessible resources.
“All too often, we think of mental health as an individual responsibility — and there is so much more to the story,” said Dr. Merle Massie, Executive Director of The Do More Agriculture Foundation. “We aim to inspire communities and the entire agriculture industry to cultivate a culture of wellbeing and break the shame, fear, bias, and stereotypes that still exist.”
Expanding Reach, Deepening Impact
In 2025, The Do More Agriculture Foundation continued to expand its reach across Canada, supporting farmers, families, and agricultural professionals through programs, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives. Highlights include:
Growth of the Community Fund, supporting locally led mental health education and programming
Continued evolution of AgTalk, a free, anonymous peer support platform connecting people across agriculture
Launch of the “Hay Are We Okay?” podcast, creating space for real conversations and shared experiences
National awareness campaigns encouraging check-ins and everyday conversations
Increased engagement with workshops, training, and digital resources across the country
Together, these efforts reflect a growing movement—one where more people are talking, listening, and showing up for one another.
Community at the Centre
A key insight from 2025 is the importance of community in shaping mental health outcomes. While individual supports remain critical, The Do More Agriculture Foundation continues to emphasize the role of connection in creating lasting change.
From large-scale milestones to quiet, personal interactions, the report underscores a simple but powerful truth: meaningful change often starts with a single conversation—and the courage to reach out.