Hi, I’m Kristen Kelderman, a 2026 Nuffield Canada Scholar and mental health professional who grew up on my family’s dairy farm in Ontario. I know firsthand the dedication, uncertainty, and heart that farming demands — and how deeply those pressures can affect the people behind our food.

Through my Nuffield research, I’ll travel across the world — to places like England, France, Australia, Zimbabwe, and beyond — to study how farmers experience loss, change, and renewal, and what helps them continue through adversity. The goal is to bring those global insights home to strengthen mental health supports for farmers across Canada.

I’m raising $3,000 to help cover travel and research costs during this life-changing journey. Every dollar supports connecting with farm communities, gathering stories, and sharing knowledge that can shape the future of mental health in agriculture.

Your support helps me take this research further — and bring it back to where it’s needed most: our Canadian farms and families.

Thank you for believing in this work, and in the people who feed and fuel us all. I'd also greatly appreciate sharing this link within your network and with the people who align with and believe in supporting farmer mental health.

How the Funds Will Be Used

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Your contribution — big or small — helps carry the voices of Canadian farmers onto the global stage and brings home the lessons that help them thrive.

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