Breaking the Burnout Cycle: An Alberta Peace Country Rancher's Path to Resilience

Lori Kinnee, a rancher from Alberta's Peace Country, shares her experience navigating burnout in agriculture. After the BSE crisis forced her to balance a full-time job with ranch responsibilities, the weight of managing work, family, and farm life became overwhelming. In this feature, Kinnee opens up about her recovery and delivers a crucial message to the industry: rest isn't a luxury-it's a necessary input. Her story is one of resilience and a call for the agriculture community to prioritize self-care.