Demonstrates why there is a social imperative in understanding how "Mad Cow" disease has affected the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities (using a gender-based analysis) so that programs and policies can be put in place and evaluated to promote the health and well-being of Canadian farm, ranch and rural families.
Provides confidential support, counselling, and information to farm and rural families. Web site offers tips on how to manage stress, as well as links to other related sites.
Strives to inform women so they may make decisions which will improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, their communities and the world.
Provides support, encouragement and education for farm women through newsletters and conferences. Encourages research, networks among individuals, and liaises with agricultural and other organizations. Promotes improvement of the status of rural women, recognition of farm women's contributions, the need for education and support services in rural areas, and improvement of agricultural policies.
Provides programs, projects, information exchanges, leadership training courses, national and international affiliations, submissions to all levels of government, service on boards and agencies, all with an effort to promote and improve the role of rural and farm women in society.
Forms an informal, educational organization for rural women to work together to expand their skills, broaden their interests, plan meetings, workshops and conferences, and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities.
Works with and for rural and urban women and their families. Offers education and support programs and services, advocate for social and economic change, and works towards the personal growth and empowerment of all women.
