The University of Wisconsin-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 Friday, November 14, 2025, at five locations across the state. The sessions are scheduled from 9:30 AM -11:00 AM and 11:30 AM -1:00 PM, with a break from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM.

Workshop Details:
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 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: 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 Child Care: 9:30 AM -11:00 AM
o Break: 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
o Health Care: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Space is limited, so registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact Clark County Extension at 715-743-5121 or visit go.wisc.edu/hiddenchallenges2025 by November 3.