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
9:30–11am and 11:30am–1pm, with a break from 11–11:30am.
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:
o Neillsville – Clark County Courthouse, 517 Court Street, Neillsville, WI 54456
o Oconto Falls – HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital–Assisi Rooms, 855 S Main St, Oconto Falls, WI 54154
o Prairie du Chien – Crawford County Administration Building, 225 North Beaumont Rd, Suite 236, Prairie du Chien, WI
o Menomonie – Dunn County Government Center, 3001 US Hwy 12 East, Suite 216, Menomonie, WI 54751
o Elkhorn – Government Service Center, 100 W. Walworth St, Elkhorn, WI 53121
● Times: Choose one or attend both.
o Health care session: 9:30–11am
o Break: 11–11:30am
o Child care session: 11:30am–1 pm
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.
