Jackie Kelly-Pemberton

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Remember to put self care at the top of the list!

The loss of farmland should be concerning to us all. Like we do with climate change, we have to think about generations to come, and ensuring they have land to farm where they can produce food for the future.

Monday report release // Growing a More Resilient Food Supply Chain in Ontario. Our upcoming report examines how #COVID19 has underscored rising food insecurity... and food fraud, the need to shift to online sales, and demand for local food. Join us Monday at noon for our release event: https://lnkd.in/e9_8XD5 We'll be joined by Richard Horne from the Beef Farmers of Ontario, Cathy Lennon from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and Shane Jones from Durham College, & Rita DeMontis, National Lifestyle & Food Editor at Sun Media. We'll also hear from report author Catrina Kronfli!

OFA understands how the pressure of keeping up with everyday responsibilities, along with the stressors of navigating a pandemic can become taxing & overwhelming. Read our latest Viewpoint discussing how farmers mental health can have a toll on livestock, https://bit.ly/3pLvvyB

68% of farmers are more susceptible than the general population to chronic stress, which can lead to physical and mental illnesses. If you are struggling, pleas...e consider checking out The Farmers’ Toolbox to find more information and resources: https://www.thefarmerstoolbox.com/ #BellLetsTalk See more

CTV National News (@CTVNationalNews) Tweeted: Farmers and their families aren’t always mentioned in discussions of those at risk of struggling with mental health, but the reality is that it’s a problem for many in the world of agriculture. #BellLetsTalk... https://t.co/w0tBiiFPRh https://t.co/FiqsiRCe6a

COVID19 protocols, agri-shortages, processing problems, migrant worker issues. It's tough being a farmer these days. Prof. Sylvain Charlebois (Dalhousie Univers...ity), beef farmer Rob Lipsett (Beef Farmers of Ontario), food economist Mike von Massow (University of Guelph), and carrot/onion farmer Avia Eek (Eek Farms) wade through it all tonight on The Agenda with Steve Paikin on TVO at 8/11pm. See more

As farm businesses approach the 2021 growing season the safety of #ontag's workforce will continue to be a top priority. The federal & provincial government are providing support to implement preventative COVID-19 measures. For eligibility criteria visit https://bit.ly/2VMTLmD.

Feeding Your Future works to connect agri-food employers to current job seekers, to help fill the labour shortage within Ontario agriculture, now and into the f...uture. Ontario Federation of Agriculture designed this project in order to make it easier for employers to find, train, and retain the workers they need, and help employ Ontarians with meaningful jobs during COVID-19 and beyond. The project includes a free job matching concierge service, nine virtual career fairs, a series of ten webinars, and specialized training opportunities. Visit feedingyourfuture.ca/ to learn about upcoming events, register for free virtual career fairs and stay up-to-date on new agri-training courses coming soon. ----------- If you would like to read more about this case study or others or want to submit a story, visit https://www.ruralontarioinstitute.ca/SharedStories #rural #ontario #supportlocal #shoplocal #development #localbusiness #OFA #support #FeedingYourFutures #jobs #OntAg #OnRural #Givethanks

Love it in a stew!

What's in season WednesdayChristmas treesOur friends at Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario have the perfect tree waiting for you. Natural Christmas trees are e...nvironmentally friendly and harvesting your own is a fun family tradition. DYK Christmas trees grow for an average of 10 years before they are harvested? To learn more about Ontario grown Christmas trees visit https://christmastrees.on.ca/. #foodliteracy #supportlocal See more