The road to wellness: Lesley Kelly's journey

Watrous, Sask. grain farmer Lesley Kelly knows resiliency in farming and life is underpinned by physical and mental wellness. The creator of High Heels and Canola Fields and co-founder of Do More Ag shares her experience.

Farming requires mental stamina and support

I never planned to be a mental health advocate. About 10 years ago, my husband Matt and I decided to return to my parents’ farm, which had lost substantial acres to flooding. I tried to be supportive of my parents, but I didn’t know the signs of distress, the language to use or where to access help.

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