'Recovering farmer' advocates for mental health support in agriculture

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• ⬤ Gerry Friesen, a former farmer, will speak at the Mental Health on the Prairies conference about the importance of mental health support in agriculture.
• ⬤ The conference aims to address the unique mental health challenges faced by farmers, Indigenous communities, and youth in rural areas.
• ⬤ The event seeks to break the stigma around seeking help and promote awareness and support for rural mental health.