A network by farmers, for farmers
Our mission
Agknow is committed to addressing the mental health needs of the agriculture community. We strive to cultivate an environment where mental well-being seamlessly integrates into the fabric of farm life. Agknow aligns its values with stakeholders and programs to ensure effective support and resources for all Alberta farmers and their communities.
Our vision
To increase the resiliency and wellbeing of Alberta’s agriculture sector by creating farming communities where mental health is an integral aspect of daily life, and that everyone involved has access to mental health and addiction supports they need to live full and productive lives.
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We care about our people and environment in Western Canada
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We search for the most relevant made-for-farmer resources
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We champion evidence-based knowledge and research from the experts
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We want to create real impact & change lives
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We are dedicated to listening and working collaboratively with all stakeholders
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We respect and value the perspectives and backgrounds of all our partners
Meet the Team
Our Steering Committee
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Dee Ann Bernard
Rural Development Network (RDN)
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Catherine Douglas
Office of the Alberta Health Advocates
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Alan Hall
Agriculture Research and Extension Council (ARECA)
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Ann Harding
Provincial Family and Youth Services, Alberta Health Services (AHS)
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Linda Hunt
Agricultural Service Boards Provincial Committee
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Rebekah Seidel
Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)
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Sharon Stollery
Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development
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Jessica Turowski
Rural Mental Health Project, Canadian Mental Health Association
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Jody Wacowich
AgSafe Alberta
Our Steering Committee
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Dee Ann Bernard
Rural Development Network (RDN)
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Catherine Douglas
Office of the Alberta Health Advocates
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Alan Hall
Agriculture Research and Extension Council (ARECA)
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Ann Harding
Provincial Family and Youth Services, Alberta Health Services (AHS)
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Linda Hunt
Agricultural Service Boards Provincial Committee
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Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson
Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC), University of Alberta
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Rebekah Seidel
Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)
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Sharon Stollery
Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development
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Jessica Turowski
Rural Mental Health Project, Canadian Mental Health Association
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Jody Wacowich
AgSafe Alberta
Further Connections