WORKSHOPS.
Turn knowledge into action.
" FARMERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY PROVIDERS FAMILIAR WITH AGRICULTURE AND THAT CATER TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF FARMERS.
–FMC Healthy Minds Healthy Farmers Report
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS.
WHAT WE OFFER.
One thing is clear: people want to better understand mental health for themselves, and know how to support others. That’s why we’ve created two unique workshops: Talk Ask Listen and AgCulture.
Talk Ask Listen: a facilitated workshop to increase courage and confidence to talk, ask, and listen when it comes to mental health.
AgCulture: professional development for mental health and healthcare professionals to better understand and support those in agriculture.
1 in 4 Canadians will experience a mental health challenge at some point in their lifetime. With 1 in 8 jobs in Canada tied to agriculture, it’s clear that mental health is important for every rural agricultural community across Canada.
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Summary
Talk Ask Listen is The Do More Agriculture Foundation’s flagship workshop designed to help people across agriculture build the courage and confidence to talk about mental health, support someone who may be struggling, and connect them with appropriate resources.Designed for: Producers, farm families, agricultural industry and organizations, and others who live and work in agriculture. Talk Ask Listen combines practical communication tools, agricultural experience and mental health expertise to build stronger cultures of connection and wellbeing across the agriculture sector.
Objectives
Participants will:Recognize signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health or wellbeing.
Start and navigate supportive conversations about mental health with greater confidence.
Listen and respond in ways that show care without trying to fix or solve someone’s problems.
Connect someone with relevant supports and help create a culture where talking about mental health and asking for help feels more comfortable and accepted.
Workshop Format
Standard Session: 3+ hours — ideal for community organizations and/or agriculture businesses.
Lightning Version: 1 hour — perfect for conferences or events.
Talk Ask Listen is delivered by facilitators who bring a range of experience from agriculture, rural communities, mental health, clinical practice and peer support. This diverse perspective helps ensure the workshop is grounded in the realities of agricultural life while offering practical, informed approaches to talking about mental health.
Our facilitators bring different combinations of professional expertise, lived experience and community knowledge — reflecting the belief that meaningful mental health conversations can start anywhere.
Our annual Community Fund for Mental Health can help local rural agricultural community non-profits to host a Talk Ask Listen workshop at no cost. See our 2026 Community Fund page and apply today.
Questions?
Contact us at hello@domore.ag. -
Summary
AgCulture is a specialized agricultural literacy workshop that helps health professionals build cultural competence in working with Canada’s agricultural community. Through this four-hour interactive workshop, participants gain a grounded understanding of farming life, develop practical strategies for engagement, and learn how to support clients from rural and agricultural backgrounds more effectively.Objectives
Participants will:Build awareness of the agriculture industry and the unique stressors faced by Canadian producers.
Learn to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with farming and rural clients.
Apply culturally informed and practical approaches to enhance client care and communication.
Explore strategies to support farmer well-being and navigate conversations about self-care.
Workshop Outline
Introduction to the Agriculture Industry
Building the Therapeutic Relationship
Practical Application Strategies
Navigating Farmer Self-Care
Who Should Attend
Registered Social Workers, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Pharmacists, Therapists, and other licensed health professionals.
Individuals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of farming culture through a mental health lens.
There is a free online AgCulture workshop led by The Do More Agriculture Foundation every month in 2026 - proudly supported by FCC. Register now to secure your spot.
Questions?
Contact us at hello@domore.ag.
REQUEST A WORKSHOP.
Turn knowledge into action by bringing a workshop to your company or community today. We offer both virtual and in person sessions.
COMMUNITY FUND.
You can Do More for yourself, your community and your industry by hosting a Talk Ask Listen workshop via our Community Fund for Mental Health Education.
Mental Health Workshops - Across Canada
There are numerous excellent mental health workshops available across Canada which can bring additional helpful training and support to your rural community. Please contact these options directly.
This list is for informational purposes only; these workshops are not covered by The Do More Agriculture Foundation Community Fund for mental health education.
Opening Minds: Mental Health Commission of Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada offers several evidence-based mental health training courses, including Mental Health First Aid, The Working Mind, Psychological Health and Safety, The Inquiring Mind, and Headstrong. Opening Minds courses.
In the Know
In the Know is a mental health literacy workshop for farmers and the agricultural community. It is a program of the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing and has been delivered to thousands of people across Canada. If you’re in Ontario, In the Know is also offered by Agricultural Wellness Ontario alongside their Growth workshops.
LivingWorks: ASIST, SafeTALK, Start, and Faith
LivingWorks offers suicide prevention and intervention training. Their workshops offer training to build suicide-safer communities. Their four programs are ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), SafeTALK, Start (an online 90 minute workshop) and LivingWorks Faith for leaders in ministry. LivingWorks courses.
Agriculture Suicide Awareness and Prevention: Abridge Consulting
Abridge Consulting works with agriculture industry and communities to reduce stress and build confidence when it comes to supporting people with thoughts of suicide, and make it easier to provide support — both on and off the farm.
Workshops are available in-person or virtually. Training is one layer that builds toward a safer community and workplace. Ag Courses | ABRIDGE CONSULTING
National Farmer Mental Health Alliance
The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance offers a series of workshops that could be the right fit for your next community meeting. From burnout to hope and everything in between. National Farmers Mental Health Alliance.
Stigma Free Mental Health Society
Check out the Rural Mental Wellness Toolkit, the Rural Minds Matter Peer Support Training workshop, check out the Stigma-Free School Program or request a Stigma-Free Virtual Presentation.