Quebec women farmers struggle with mental overload [Video]

As Thanksgiving approaches, celebrating the annual harvest, women in the agricultural sector want to raise awareness of a reality that concerns them: mental overload.

The findings are striking: according to a recent Léger survey commissioned by the Fédération des agricultrices du Québec (AQ), no less than 90 per cent of them consider their mental workload to be high.

With the aim of reducing this burden, the organization launched its fall program of support activities on its Tellementplus.ca platform this week, based on coaching from peers and experts.

“Our goal is to support as many women as possible and provide them with tools because the battle is far from over,” said AQ general manager Katherine Rousseau. “There is still inequity, gender bias and barriers for women entrepreneurs. As long as these issues exist, we will work alongside women farmers to improve their lot.”

According to the survey, the main sources of …