Farm Strong: Mental health and resilience strategies for farming families

Farm Strong: Mental health and resilience strategies for farming families

Be a part of a community dedicated to advancing women in agriculture.

By FCC Agriculture

Date and time

Tue, Nov 5, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

In the demanding world of agriculture, mental health and resilience are essential for personal well-being and the farm's success.

Join bestselling author and resilience expert, Karen Dean to hear practical strategies and heartfelt stories to help partners in farming support each other through mental health struggles. Karen will share her experiences and proven tools to foster resilience, open communication, and emotional support within farming families. Gain the knowledge and confidence to cultivate healthier, more resilient partnerships to strengthen the heart of your farm - your family.


Find the event time for your area.

  • St. Johns (Nfld.) | 3:30 p.m. NST
  • Halifax (Atlantic) | 3 p.m. AST
  • Ottawa (Eastern) | 2 p.m. EST
  • Winnipeg (Central) | 1 p.m. CST
  • Regina (Central) | 1 p.m. CST
  • Edmonton (Mountain) | 12 p.m. MST
  • Vancouver (Pacific) | 11 a.m. PST


This event will be recorded and available at a later date.

Speaker

Karen Dean

Resilience Expert, Inspiring Speaker, Best-Selling Author


When Karen Dean speaks, you don't just listen—you feel. She embodies the strength and wisdom earned through overcoming life's toughest battles. Karen's authenticity and positivity shine through as she shares her personal stories of resilience and proven success strategies.

A four-time RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards nominee, Karen's career spans over 25 years, leading successful businesses across various industries. Breaking barriers, she became one of only two women ever elected to the Farmer's Dairy Board of Directors. A champion of community, Karen has raised over $130,000 for families in need in Nova Scotia. She also established the We Are Unbreakable bursary to support young women from rural areas in pursuing post-secondary education.

Featured on CBC, Global TV, CTV Atlantic and Eastlink TV's Women Now, as well as numerous podcasts globally, Karen has published two transformative books: We Are Unbreakable, a Canadian bestseller, and Fierce & Fabulous: A Self-Love Journal.


Hosted by Katelyn Duban

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