Boundary Roasting Co. supporting farmer mental health with new coffee

A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.
Boundary Roasting Co. has unveiled a new coffee called ‘Grounds for Conversation,’ with proceeds of each bag sold going to Agriculture Wellness Ontario programs over the next year, through June 1, 2026. Boundary said in a release it will donate $1.50 from every 300 gram bag sold, as well as $5 from every one kilogram unit.
Grounds for Conversation is a single-origin, medium-roast coffee with tasting notes of toffee and milk chocolate, great for espresso or filter coffees, Boundary Roasting Co. said. It’s a Nicaraguan specialty coffee roasted near Listowel, Ont., by farmer and coffee roaster, Arend Haverkamp. It’s sourced from a single farm in Nicaragua by an importer who was raised on a Nicaraguan coffee farm, and is very passionate about supporting a transparent and equitable supply chain.
Boundary Roasting Co. was founded by a couple of “farm kids” who uncovered a passion for roasting specialty coffee and decided to share their obsession with neighbours. The couple farm in the Listowel area and said they have countless family members and friends who farm or work in the agricultural industry.
“We’ve seen the impact first-hand that farm stress can bring, and want to help make a positive impact on the mental health of Ontarians working in agriculture,” said Haverkamp, co-owner of Boundary Roasting Co.
“Supporting Agriculture Wellness Ontario is an easy decision for us,” said Boundary Roasting Co. co-owner Paige Haverkamp. “The Agriculture Wellness Ontario programming targets industry needs that we care about deeply.”
Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association’s Ontario Division said the organization is honoured that Boundary thought of it as a beneficiary for this initiative.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario is a suite of free programs that focus on mental health and well-being, support and education for the Ontario agricultural community. It’s managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in partnership with other stakeholders in the agricultural community. programs include the Farmer Wellness Initiative, Guardian Network, In the Know, Growth Workshops and the International Agricultural Worker Wellness Program.

Grounds for Conversation is available to purchase online and wherever Boundary Roasting Co. coffee is sold. Place an order online or find a retail location at www.boundaryroastingco.ca.

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