Lesley Kelly is a farmer, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who farms with her family in Saskatchewan. As the voice behind High Heels & Canola Fields, she bridges the gap between farmers and consumers by dispelling agricultural myths and fostering meaningful conversations about food and farming. Her passion for advocacy began while building a snack food company using her family’s grain, inspiring her to create an online community of over 100,000 followers to share stories, build understanding, and strengthen agriculture’s connections.

Lesley is a leader in advancing mental health in agriculture. As a trained peer supporter and co-founder of the Do More Agriculture Foundation, a Canadian charity dedicated exclusively to farmer mental health and a first of its kind in Canada and the world, Lesley has been instrumental in breaking down stigma, increasing access to mental health resources, and supporting farmers across North America. Since 2018, the foundation has trained and helped thousands of farmers in mental health awareness and resilience. Her efforts have been recognized through numerous accolades, including the Farm and Food Care Champion Award, the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, finalist of the RBC Canadian Women of Influence Awards and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

In addition to farming, Lesley serves as a director on a number of boards and leadership organizations, including Sask Wheat, Ag in the Classroom and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops. Lesley’s goal is simple but powerful: to build stronger communities through connection, compassion, and collaboration, ensuring a brighter, healthier future for both farmers and the agriculture industry as a whole.

In her spare time, Lesley is running to the hockey rink with her two sons, learning to cook for a hungry harvest crew, or spending time with her husband.