Researchers surveyed 1,200 farmers in early 2021 and found higher rates of stress, emotional exhaustion and burnout than in the general population.
The research was led by Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College who has long studied the mental health of farmers.
Ontario Agricultural College economist Dr. Alfons Weersink discussed the implications of a changing agricultural landscape with national media outlets.
Her interview is part of the Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture series.
Listen in as McDonald talks about her role with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (around 10:30), as well as trying new things, rolling with the punches and seeing research in action.
The environmental scientist shared thoughts on the Canadian federal government’s plan to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 30 per cent before 2030.
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University of Guelph tests of a new peach-thinning product could transform the tender fruit industry, offering significant financial savings for growers.
Alliance-funded researcher Dr. David Renaud, veterinary epidemiologist in the Department of Population Medicine, speaks to Farmtario about how properly identifying diarhhea severity in calves can lead to better health outcomes.
"You really do see anything and everything, and so must quickly become confident treating all the possible problems of many species - small animals, horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs; perhaps also birds, small mammals, and reptiles; and maybe even alpacas, camels, and any other animals people might choose to own. This variety, combined with the fact that you are often alone on farm calls and have access to limited equipment and medicines, means it takes an adaptable and capable person to succeed in this career path."
Dr. Joshua Nasielski, professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, talks about the impacts of an "abnormally dry" year in southwestern Ontario on farmers and yields in this article from the Observer.
Hear from a veterinarian who chose the rural community practice (mixed) stream for her 2021 externship, allowing her to work with both small and large animals.
The Veterinary Capacity Program provides annual funding to OVC to help prepare veterinary graduates with an emphasis on animal agriculture, emergency preparedness, food security and animal-related public health.
Solutions are being developed based on crop rotation research at the Ontario Crops Research Centres sites in Elora and Ridgetown.
Read the full article: Drought Will Affect Economy, Not Food Supply, Say U of G Crop Specialists