2020-21
CYFF EVENTS
Next up…
Manage your time – and your stress!
with Dr. David Posen
It should be no surprise that higher stress levels can be linked to poor time management. Absolutely no one would be surprised to know that farmers are busy people. Do farmers always manage their time in the best, most efficient way possible? No. But nobody does.
January 18
11:30 am EST


CYFF registered members receive access to all CYFF 2020-21 winter events for FREE
SIGN UP and register to receive the access link to 20+ free 2020-21 winter virtual events AND become a CYFF member.
SIGN UP OPTIONS:
4H alumni
4H members (aged 18-25) who have recently exceeded the age limit for their local club or have been a 4H member in 2019 or 2020 can sign up for a FREE trial membership
Regular membership
Regular registration for Young Farmers is ONLY $50+GST.
3 Workshops / Training Opportunities REQUIRING individual PRE-REGISTRATION:
All of these sessions are FREE for CYFF members, thanks to RBC®.
1. INTRO TO FARM YOUR NUMBERS
LIMITED SPOTS – REGISTER TODAY.
Course deliverance February 2, 9, 16, 2021 (2 hour evening sessions)
FILL OUT THE EVENT PRE-REGISTRATION FORM BELOW or
2. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
DEADLINE TO REGISTER – JANUARY 12.
Course deliverance January 22 and February 5, 2021 (2 3-hour virtual classroom sessions)
This event is now closed.
3. TALK, ASK, LISTEN WORKSHOP
DEADLINE TO REGISTER – JANUARY 13.
Course deliverance January 14 and 16, 2021 (2 1.5-hour workshop sessions)
This event is now closed.
EVENT PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
CYFF WINTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2021 CYFF membership bundle includes FREE ACCESS to these events

DECEMBER 16
11:30 am EST
Coffee Talk - Mental Health and Stress with Do More Ag
DECEMBER 21
11:30 am EST
Self-Care Virtual Training with Dr. David Posen

JANUARY 14
7:30-9:30 pm EST
Do More Ag - TALK, ASK, LISTEN training session Part 1
JANUARY 16
7:30-9:30 pm EST
Do More Ag - TALK, ASK, LISTEN training session Part 2
JANUARY 18
11:30 am EST
Self-Care Virtual Training with Dr. David Posen
JANUARY 20
11:30 am EST
Coffee Talk - Mental Health and Stress with Do More Ag
JANUARY 22
10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
1st Aid Mental Health Course - MORNING GROUP - PART 1
JANUARY 22
2:00 - 5:00 pm EST
1st Aid Mental Health Course - AFTERNOON GROUP - PART 1

FEBRUARY 1
5:30 pm EST
Self-Care Virtual Training with Life/Wellness Coach Angela Marshall
FEBRUARY 5
10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
1st Aid Mental Health Course - MORNING GROUP - PART 2
FEBRUARY 10
11:30 am EST
Coffee Talk - Peer to Peer Support with Do More Ag
FEBRUARY 11
3:00 - 5:00 pm EST
National Conference - PART 1
Thirsty Thursdays
FEBRUARY 15
11:30 am EST
Self-Care Virtual Training with Dr. David Posen
FEBRUARY 19
5:00 - 7:00 pm EST
National Conference - PART 2
FEBRUARY 23
1:30 - 3:30 pm EST
National Conference - PART 3
FEBRUARY 25
5:00 - 7:00 pm EST
National Conference - PART 4

MARCH 4
5:00 - 7:00 pm EST
National Conference - PART 5
MARCH 10
11:30 am EST
Coffee Talk - What's stressing you? with Do More Ag
MARCH 11
6:30 - 8:30 pm EST
National Conference - PART 6
Farming across Canada - Virtual Farm Tours
MARCH 15
11:30 am EST
Self-Care Virtual Training with Dr. David Posen
MARCH 18
6:30 - 8:30 pm EST
National Conference - PART 7
Farming across Canada - Virtual Farm Tours
MARCH 25
6:30 - 8:30 pm EST
National Conference - PART 8
Farming across Canada - Virtual Farm Tours
WORKSHOPS / TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
All of these sessions are FREE for CYFF members, thanks to RBC®.

Mental Health First Aid
BECOME AN AMBASSADOR through CYFF’s MENTAL HEALTH 1ST AID TRAINING
TWO – 3-hour virtual classroom sessions:
- MORNING SESSION
January 22 & February 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM EST - AFTERNOON SESSION
January 22 & February 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST
Click here to sign up in the pre-registration form at the top of this page before January 12th.
Maximum 15 participants per session – don’t delay – register today.
Become a Peer Ambassador for Young Farmers when stress hits and they need someone to talk to! In a recent consultation, CYFF members revealed that they are most likely to contact a peer than a professional as their first reach out, in a time of need. Thanks to RBC, CYFF will be hosting two 1st Aid Mental Health Training Workshops through Bridges Health – the workshop is a 2 part series which will be held on January 22nd and February 5th. Morning and Afternoon spots available!
Participants will gain an increased awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common health problems, increased confidence interacting with individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis and more, providing participants who take the training with the necessary skill set to identify themselves as someone a young farmer can reach out to, to talk!

TALK, ASK, LISTEN
Workshop
TWO – 1.5 – 2 hour workshop sessions:
- January 14th & 16th
7:30 p.m. EST
Delivery: Virtual with ZOOM
Click here to sign up in the pre-registration form at the top of this page before January 13th.
Delivered by Bridges Health & Do More Ag.
1 in 4 Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. 1 in 8 jobs in Canada are related to Agriculture yet producers are lacking resources related to mental health. Through Do More Ag, the feedback we have received is that people want to understand more about mental health and how they can help. The commitment of a full two day certification course in Mental Health First Aid is not always a feasible option. Our presentation and workshop options will provide participants with a base understanding of mental health and mental illness as well as practical strategies they can implement in their daily lives in terms of supporting others and their own mental wellbeing in a condensed yet hands on format.
Mental Health In Ag Workshop Outline – 4 Hours
Module 1: Mental Health Awareness
a) Mental health
b) Mental Illness
c) Stress
d) Substance Use
e) Depressive Disorders
f) Anxiety Disorders
g) PTSD
This initial module is lecture based with all examples tied to agriculture, case studies, as well as time for questions.
Module 2: Providing Support
a) What does support look like
b) How to start a conversation
c) How to direct to resources
d) Follow up
This module begins with relevant examples, then practical mock conversations between participants based on case studies provided.
Module 3: Supporting Within Your Means
a) Understanding appropriate intervention based on comfort and training
b) Receiving Training
c) Resources for yourself and others
d) Boundaries
Module 3 is lecture based and closes with two unique personal reflection and life balance exercises to assist participants in understanding their own current state.
Module 4: Self Care
a) What is Self Care
b) Self Care Strategies
c) Practical Applications
Intro to Farm Your Numbers
presented by RBC®

THREE – 2-hour evening sessions:
- February 2, 9, 16, 2021
Delivery: Virtual with ZOOM
Click here to sign up in the pre-registration form at the top of this page – spots are limited.
Learn good management practices:
Session 1: an overview
of management functionsSession 2: the power of financial analysis
Session 3: developing and implementing a strategic plan
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