Deep Rooted: Film Screening + Panel Discussion
Heading to Manitoba Ag Days? Join us for a free public screening of Deep Rooted, a powerful short film (33 minutes) about mental health in agriculture, followed by a short panel discussion.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 4:45–6:00 PM
MNP Theatre, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB
Free admission and open to all Ag Days attendees
Panelists:
Dr. Briana Hagen, CEO & Lead Scientist, Canadian Centre for Agriculture Wellbeing; Director, Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
Bryce Fisher, Manitoba Farmer, Research Assistant, Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health, Mental Health Advocate, Psychiatric Nursing Student
Gerry Friesen, aka The Recovering Farmer, CAO, Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
Moderated by:
Dr. Merle Massie, Executive Director, The Do More Agriculture Foundation
Tracy Young, Mental Health Clinician, Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health and Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
Hosted by The Do More Agriculture Foundation, The Canadian Centre for Agriculture Wellbeing, The Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health, and the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program.
Snacks generously provided by Manitoba Oat Growers Association.
Film Content Advisory: Deep Rooted contains themes and explicit mention of suicide and mental health challenges in agriculture. Viewer discretion is advised. For 24/7 support in Canada, call 1-866-327-6701 (1-866-FARMS01).
Watch the trailer at www.deeprootedfilm.ca. Find resources to support mental health in agriculture and rural communities at www.domore.ag.