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 child care.
The workshops will be led by Stephanie Plaster, Farm Management Outreach Specialist, and Crystal Walters, Human Development and Relationship Educator. They will take place Friday, November 14, 2025, at five locations across the state. The sessions are scheduled from 9:30–11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., with a break from 11–11:30 a.m.
Workshop Details
Each workshop location will have an on-site educator to guide participants through activities. Two additional instructors will deliver educational presentations via Zoom. The schedule blends virtual learning with interactive, in-person activities for a dynamic learning experience.
The health care session will help participants connect health care needs 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 session will help participants navigate the impact of child care on farm life, integrate child care into farm risk management, design family-friendly farm enterprises, and budget for child care costs.
Event Information
- Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
- Locations:
- Neillsville – Clark County Courthouse, 517 Court Street Neillsville, WI 54456
- Oconto Falls – HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital–Assisi Rooms, 855 S Main St. Oconto Falls, WI 54154
- Prairie du Chien – Crawford County Administration Building, 225 North Beaumont Rd, Suite 236 Prairie du Chien, WI
- Menomonie – Dunn County Government Center, 3001 US Hwy 12 East, Suite 216 Menomonie WI 54751
- Elkhorn – Government Service Center, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn, WI 53121
- Times: Choose one or attend both.
- Health care session: 9:30–11 a.m.
- Break: 11–11:30 a.m.
- Child care session: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Space is limited, so advanced registration is required. Please register by November 3. For more information and to register, visit go.wisc.edu/hiddenchallenges2025 or contact Clark County Extension at (715) 743-5121.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal guidelines. You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language and/or format, and/or other services to make this event more accessible. Contact us at crystal.walters@wisc.edu or (715) 743-5121 and make your request by Monday, October 20.