Some interesting Canadian food news stories to get caught up on Posted March 14, 2021 In more recent years, mental health has been front of mind in the foodservice industry, but what about the agricultural sector? With long hours under constant pressure–sometimes including financial and generational pressure–and the heavy workload, the reality is that a farmer's mental health takes the back seat. University of Guelph, along with the Ontario Veterinary College, are working on a program to improve the mental health of Ontario farmers. With International Women's Day taking place earlier this week, the topic of equality in the restaurant industry is alive and well. It should come as no surprise that many local establishments and companies are run by women. However, being a women-led company as a primary reason why some are getting noticed rather than what they are offering is not enough.