Marshfield, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is excited to announce the launch of two interactive workshops, part of a brand-new curriculum aimed at providing education and resources to farmers and rural communities. These workshops will focus on critical topics such as health care, health insurance, and childcare.
The workshops will be led by Stephanie Plaster, Farm Management Outreach Specialist, and Crystal Walters, Human Development and Relationship Educator. They will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library. The sessions are scheduled from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Workshop Details
The Health Insurance Training will teach participants how to connect health and insurance to farm and family well-being, manage health insurance as part of farm risk, explore insurance options, and budget for insurance costs. The Child Care Training will help participants understand the impact of childcare on farm life, integrate child care into farm risk management, design family-friendly farm enterprises, and budget for child care costs.
Event Information
- Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Location: Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library (Alder Room)
- Times: Choose one or attend both.
- Child Care: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- Health Insurance: 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Space is limited, so registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact Clark County Extension at 715-743-5121 or crystal.walters@wisc.edu.
