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AgriCare NL is a dedicated farmer resource hub for Newfoundland and Labrador farmers, farm workers and their families to have 24/7 access to agriculturally informed mental health care, farm management tools, and farm safety resources at no cost.
NL Young Farmers - Thank you for leading the future of agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador, and inspiring us to continue showing up for our communities in the ways that really matter.

Let's keep growing! 🥕
#agricarenl #nlyoungfarmers #NLFA #AAFC #farmerwellness #futureisbright
October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🌾 Today October 10, 2025 is World Mental Health Day 🌍

If you or someone you know is struggling, save and share these resources:

📞Crisis Line: 1-866-FARMS-01 (1-866-327-6701)

🗓️ Get counselling at agricarenl.ca/request

📚 Free self-help tools agricarenl.ca/

#WorldMentalHealthDay #AgriCareNL
October 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Attend our 1-hr virtual chat with Gerry Friesen on October 10th, and be entered to win a free copy of his book, "The Recovering Farmer"

🌍World Mental Health Day – October 10, 2025

⏰ 1:00–2:00 pm NDT
📍 Register here > agricarenl.ca/fireside2025

#WorldMentalHealthDay #TheRecoveringFarmer
October 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Our website is a farm safety, mental health and wellness resource hub designed with our agricultural community in mind.
> Request confidential counselling
> Explore practical self-help resources
> Learn how to support loved ones in crisis
Visit www.agricarenl.ca/
#agricarenl #farmsafety #AAFC
September 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🌍💚 October 10, 2025 (1-2 pm NDT)

On World Mental Health Day, join us for a "fireside" chat with Gerry Friesen, as he leads a virtual discussion about mental health from the perspective of his lifetime as a farmer.

📍 Register > agricarenl.ca/fireside2025
#WorldMentalHealthDay #TheRecoveringFarmer
September 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Across North America, farmers and agricultural workers face suicide rates 2–3 times higher than the general population.

📞 National Farmer Crisis Line: 1-866-FARMS-01 (1-866-327-6701)
🌐 Wellness resources for farmers: agricarenl.ca
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #AgriCareNL #FarmStrong #YouAreNotAlone
September 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🌾💚 World Suicide Prevention Day

🌐 Self-help tools for NL farmers:
agricarenl.ca/
➡️ What the expect when calling a crisis line?
domore.ag/.../what-to-....
➡️ National Crisis Contacts for the Ag Community:
domore.ag/crisis-contacts

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #AgriCareNL #FarmersMentalHealth
September 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Awareness & Prevention Webinar
CMHA-NL (virtual) tinyurl.com/REGISTERWSPD25

Real Stories, Real Talk: Suicide & Hope
NL Health Services (virtual) nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca

Annual Walk for Suicide Prevention
CMHI (Remembrance Square, Corner Brook)
#Sept10 #suicideprevention #SuicideAwareness
September 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🚨 If you’ve been impacted by recent wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador, the NL Federation of Agriculture and AgriCare NL is here to support you.

Visit agricarenl.ca/wildfire

#WildfireRecovery #AgriCare #farmsafenl #AAFC #Wildfires #recovery
August 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
ALERT 2:30 pm NDT - Avalon Peninsula, NL

EVACUATION ORDER for Paddy's Pond Industrial area. Surrounding areas in Paradise, Mount Pearl and St. John's are now ON ALERT.

If you need assistance finding support to move or house your animals, please contact kylie@nlfa.ca or text 709-770-3742.

#nlfire
August 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Starting this month, people with disabilities across Canada can apply for a new federal income supplement: the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB).

Read the full announcement from the Canadian Mental Health Association here: cmha.ca/brochure/cdb-faqs-and-cmha-submission/
August 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Join the AgriCare NL Farmer Wellness Network! We are seeking Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC), Registered Social Workers (RSW) to join our growing network. Email your CV to kylie@nlfa.ca

#NLFA #newfoundlandandlabrador #mentalhealth #recruitment #AAFC
August 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🌱 Self-Care Day | July 24, 2025 🌱
To our NL farmers — we see how hard you're working. Between wild weather, wildfire recovery, and the demands of the season, it’s okay to feel overwhelmed.

Visit agricarenl.ca/wellness for mental health tools that fit your life. 💚
#selfcareday #agricarenl #NLFA
July 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚨 Evacuation order continues for Musgrave Harbour and Banting Memorial Park due to an active wildfire.

⚠️ Stay informed via
👉 News Releases gov.nl.ca/releases/
👉 Wildfire Dashboard arcgis.com/.../6d753903415a4ef18599ae68e4585d38

#MusgraveHarbour #NLWildfire #EvacuationNotice #StaySafeNL #agricarenl
July 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Join us on July 16, 2025, 10 AM–3 PM at the Pye Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

👉 Register here: forms.gle/JFLog2mqU2LykbQ7A

NLFA hosted programs like AgriCare NL are made possible by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
#AgriCareNL #NLFA #AAFC
July 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🛡️ ROPS NL Pilot Program Updates

Attend in person at the Pye Centre, Happy Valley-Goose Bay!
👉 Register here: agricarenl.ca/labrador-lunch

NLFA-hosted programs like AgriCare NL are made possible by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

#AgriCareNL #ROPSNL #NLFA #AAFC
July 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Join us July 16, 2025 for the Lunch & Learn in Labrador!

👉 Register: forms.gle/JFLog2mqU2LykbQ7A
📍 Location: Pye Centre, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
🌐 agricarenl.ca

NLFA hosted programs like AgriCare NL are made possible by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

#AgriCareNL #NLFA #AAFC
July 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
!! WILDFIRE ALERT – BADGER & CENTRAL NL REGION

Residents in Badger should head to Joe Byrne Arena, Grand Falls-Windsor.

NL Active Wildfire Dashboard lnkd.in/e9-GpfxN
Gov of NL Fire Emergency Services gov.nl.ca/jps/fes/

#nlfarms #fire2025 #badgernl #centralnl #newfoundland
June 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NLFA Lunch & Learn in Labrador on July 16, 2025, from 10 AM–3 PM in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

👉 Registration: forms.gle/JFLog2mqU2LykbQ7A
📍 The Pye Centre

NLFA hosted programs like AgriCare NL are made possible by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

#AgriCareNL #NLFA #AAFC
June 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Successful applicants will receive:
- Material costs for building two identical (2) ROPS
- Shipping cost to send one (1) copy for standardized testing
- $250.00 for your time and labour (approx 4 hours)

nlfa.ca/rops-apply

#nlfarms #agricarenl #farmsafety #ROPS
May 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Canadian Mental Health Association of NL (CMHA-NL) has launched a provincial pilot program focused on men’s mental health called "Harbour Strong".

Visit cmhanl.ca/harbour-strong/ today to learn more!

#mentalhealthweek2025 #mensmentalhealth #HarbourStrong #farmerwellness #farmermentalhealth
May 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This week May 5-11 is National Mental Health Week!

Visit cmhanl.ca for information and resources.

Call 1-866-327-6701 if you are in crisis or looking for ongoing mental health services.

Visit agricarenl.ca to browse our self-study materials!

#agricarenl #breakthestigma #UnmaskingMentalHealth
May 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Available 24/7 at no cost to Newfoundland and Labrador farmers, farm workers, and their families.
Call 1-866-327-6701 and select Newfoundland and Labrador. When asked what is your organization for eligibility, reply with "AgriCare" #nlfarms #agricarenl #crisisline
March 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is offering FREE online farm safety training courses from their online catalogue up until the end of March 2025.

Visit casa-acsa.ca/en/training/... to browse their catalogue of free online courses!

#FarmSafeEveryday #AgriCareNL #AgSafetyWeek2025
March 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM