Miscellaneous Organic Production Questions

• Is there any psychological help for farmers who are experiencing a stressful time due to current pressures and low farm prices?

Yes, there is help for farmers squeezed by financial and personal pressures, at the following resources:

• Alberta Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 (toll-free in AB)
  Confidential 24 hour, 7 days per week information, counseling and referral service for farm families and others
• Manitoba: Manitoba Farm and Rural Stress Line offers confidential information, support, counselling & referrals for farm and rural families. Go to their website or phone 866-367-3276
• Ontario: The Farm Line, or phone 888-451-2903
• Saskatchewan Agriculture Farm Stress Line 1-800-667-4442 (toll-free in SK) Confidential information on, and referral to, many services for farm people/rural residents, livestock care service to assist producers with at-risk livestock, short-term counseling and support for farm and rural residents challenged by farm business or personal crisis