In today's episode I sit down with Saskatchewan's very own, Lesley Kelly and talk about agriculture as a community, need for a focus on mental health, as well as finding a way to bridge the gap between consumers and producers.
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Lesley Kelly actively farms with her family at Watrous, Saskatchewan.
Lesley is the head and heart behind the High Heels & Canola Fields blog where she dispels myths about agriculture and brings consumers and farmers together. She started the blog four years ago to promote agriculture and farmers, create community and have fun. A place to share stories and the whys and a place for her and others to learn, grow, smile and connect.
Lesley’s goal in being involved in agriculture beyond the farm from blogging, being a co-host on What The Farm podcast with Rob Sharkey and vlogging (Riding in Cabs with Farmers) is to bring people together, create conversation, collaborate and identify solutions that help both the industry and consumers.
Mental health is near and dear to her heart. Lesley has been a leader in advocating for mental health in agriculture. She's been a part of the national Bell Let's Talk campaign and co-founded the Do More Agriculture Foundation whose mission is to break barriers and support all producers in taking care of their mental well-being. She was recognized by the Regina YWCA with the Women of Distinction award for this work.
When Lesley isn't in the field, you can find her running to the hockey rink with her boys, taking pictures, going for a run on country roads, learning how to cook for a harvest crew and traveling with her husband, Matt.
*Connect with Lesley*
IG: @highheelsandcanolafields
FB:@highheelsandcanolafields
Website: http://highheelsandcanolafields.com/
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