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ST. AGATHA — The Ontario government is committing more than $385,000 to expand “In the Know”, a mental health literacy program tailored to support the well-being of the farming community. Expanding In the Know to more communities will improve the quality and access to mental health services available to Ontario’s agricultural sector to ensure farmers, their families, and their employees have additional places to turn to when help is needed.

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"Ontario farmers work tirelessly to keep our families well fed and healthy. Expanding In the Know will give more farmers access to programs and supports tailored to the unique stresses facing those in agricultural sector and help them address the mental health challenges they’re facing because after all, mental health is just as important as physical health."

- Mike Harris
MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga

"We are thrilled with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ investment to expand the delivery of In the Know to more areas across Ontario. Our growing partnership with CMHA Ontario, OFA and OMAFRA is another significant step toward improving mental health outcomes in farm communities."

- Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton
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"Farmers, their families, and communities face unique challenges that can impact their mental health. We are proud to deliver In the Know to facilitate open and safe conversations about mental health and wellness. OMAFRA’s funding allows CMHA Ontario to continue to build and expand this program, offering it free of charge through CHMA branches to farmers in Ontario."

- Camille Quenneville
CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario

"We are thrilled to partner with CMHA to expand this important initiative. The mental wellness of Ontario’s farmers is one of our strategic priorities, so we truly value this opportunity to increase awareness and help-seeking behaviour as it will be invaluable to farmers and throughout our sector."

- Peggy Brekveld
President of Ontario Federation of Agriculture

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