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Full Hearts & Full Freezers
Plain, WI - April 11, 2026 - A Morning Well Spent with Farm Families On a Saturday morning in April, nearly 20 farm and rural families gathered at the Kraemer Library and Community Center in Plain, Wisconsin for something simple, practical, and long overdue — a chance to breathe, connect, and stock their freezers. FAN partnered with the Sauk County Farm Bureau to host the Freezer Meal Workshop, bringing attendees together from 9 to 11 a.m. for a hands-on session where each pa
Apr 131 min read
Alcohol Awareness Month: Stress, Coping & Support in Agriculture
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. In agriculture, this isn’t always something we talk about—but it’s real. Not in a judgmental way. Just honestly. Because for a lot of farmers, alcohol can become part of how we cope with stress. 🌱 The reality Farming is stressful. That’s no surprise. Long hours. Financial pressure. Weather. Isolation. And sometimes, a drink feels like a way to take the edge off. That’s common—but it’s worth paying attention to. ⚠️ When coping starts to work
Apr 52 min read
Tools for Tough Seasons (Stress, Family & Life)
Getting Through Tough Seasons on the Farm Every farm hits tough stretches. Weather. Markets. Family stress. Burnout. Sometimes it all stacks up at once. This isn’t about fixing everything overnight—it’s about finding ways to get through. When stress shows up at home and on the farm Stress doesn’t stay in one place. It shows up in: Family conversations Decision-making Motivation Day-to-day interactions That’s normal—but it’s also something you can work through. A few things th
Apr 52 min read
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