The recovering farmer and women agriculture entrepreneurship

Gerry Friesen calls himself “The Recovering Farmer.” He grew up on a farm and he took over the family farm in 1983. Then financial issues led to the decision to sell the hog operation in 2007. Gerry openly shares his struggles with his mental health and how he has now spent several years working with farm families on a variety of topics including effective communication, conflict resolution, and stress management. He takes a combination of his own life experiences, training in conflict resolution, and intensive counseling to help others who are struggling. Gerry shares his story and gives some insights on mental health. The University of Regina and Levene School of Business have released a report on women agriculture entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan. Amber Fletcher was the lead researcher on the project. The report sheds light on the potential power of women entrepreneurs in agriculture and the struggles women continue to face including sexism, discrimination, and stereotyping. Amber will share the study's findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.