The Resilient Farms & Families Advisory Board is pleased to invite you to a meeting on July 18th from Noon – 4:30 pm at the Wisconsin Riverside Resort, S13220 Shifflet Rd., Spring Green, dedicated to addressing the critical issue of mental health among farmers and farm families.
This meeting will bring together academic, industry, farming, and healthcare professionals to review the progress made in tackling farm stress over the past year and to set priorities for the upcoming year. The primary goal of the meeting is to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the farming community and foster an environment of support and resilience.
With the challenges that farmers face daily, mental health has become an increasingly important issue within the agricultural sector. The Resilient Farms & Families Advisory Board recognizes the urgency of addressing this issue and believes that by bringing together diverse stakeholders, we can make significant strides in supporting the mental well-being of farmers across Wisconsin.
During the meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to share their ongoing efforts to address farm stress in the region. The collaborative nature of the gathering will enable the exchange of ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches to improving mental health outcomes for farmers. By fostering dialogue between researchers, industry, healthcare professionals, and farmers themselves, we aim to develop comprehensive strategies that address the unique challenges faced by the agricultural community.
To register, please RSVP by completing the online form https://bit.ly/WisconsinResilientFarms. The registration deadline is July 7th, and we encourage all interested individuals to secure their spot as early as possible due to limited availability. By registering you ensure you’ll be counted for lunch. There is no charge to attend.
In addition to the Advisory Board meeting, we invite you to join us for An Evening with Michael Perry, New York Times bestselling author, as he presents his latest book, Forty Acres Deep. This engaging evening will also feature a panel discussion where farmers will share their personal experiences and insights on the realities of modern-day farming. The panel will be moderated by Joy Kirkpatrick, UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Succession Outreach Specialist.
For any inquiries or further information, please contact Alex Walters at alexandra.walters@wisc.edu We look forward to your participation and hope that you will join us for this crucial meeting to break the stigma around mental health in the farming community.
If you’d like to learn more about farmer wellbeing:
- Resilient Farms & Families website: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/farmstress/
- Resource page for farmers and farm families: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/articles/resource-page-for-farmers-farm-families-farm-workers/
- Resource map for farmers and farm families: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=15CPix9VJsjbhH6VbCJoRRIJ46k1PXKs&ll=44.832017349893555%2C-89.8470195&z=6
- Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, & Consumer Protection’s Farm Center website: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/FarmerMentalHealthWellness.aspx
