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Canadian farmers experience high levels of burnout, with exhaustion and cynicism exceeding international norms. Social support from partners, friends, and industry can mitigate these risks, highlighting a need for targeted farmer support systems.

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  • Farmers globally face mental health challenges like stress and anxiety.
  • Research on farmer burnout remains limited, despite potential risks.
  • Understanding burnout is crucial for agricultural well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate burnout prevalence and components in Canadian farmers.
  • To identify risk factors associated with farmer burnout.
  • To determine burnout profiles within the farming community.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional online survey of 1075 Canadian farmers (Sept 2015 - Feb 2016).
  • Utilized the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS) to measure exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy.
  • Analyzed burnout profiles and explored associated risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Canadian farmers' scores for exhaustion, cynicism, and professional efficacy were higher than international benchmarks.
  • 12% of farmers were classified with burnout, 44% with intermediate profiles.
  • Farmer support from spouses, friends, and industry positively impacted burnout risk.

Conclusions:

  • Farmer burnout is a significant concern in Canada, necessitating intervention.
  • Social and industry support systems are vital for mitigating farmer burnout.
  • This study underscores the need for enhanced support strategies for Canadian farmers' mental health.