Community Partners Making a Difference
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Farmer Angel Network has always been a community effort. This summer and fall brought some wonderful reminders of just how many people and organizations are willing to stand behind our farmers. We couldn't do this without all of you!
Brian Reisinger
Wisconsin author and farm advocate Brian Reisinger continues to help raise awareness of the pressures farm families face through his book Land Rich, Cash Poor, community conversations and farmer mental health outreach.
Cargill
Cargill selected Farmer Angel Network as one of three charities featured at World Dairy Expo, giving attendees the opportunity to vote for FAN to receive up to $5,000 in support.
Diocese of Madison
The Diocese of Madison invited Farmer Angel Network to be part of its mental health event, giving FAN an opportunity to share farmer mental health resources and connect with attendees. FAN 08-11-2026 Meeting Notes
Iowa-Grant Wisconsin Farmers Union Chapter
The Iowa-Grant Wisconsin Farmers Union Chapter welcomed FAN to its annual meeting to share information about rural mental health and ways we can support farmers and farm families.
Perfect Sundays
The team behind Perfect Sundays is helping bring farmer mental health and suicide loss into the conversation, with a portion of proceeds from the series benefiting Farmer Angel Network.
Richland County Fair
The Richland County Fair helped spread the message that no one farms alone by displaying FAN signs near the Show Barn throughout fair week.
Sauk County Farm Bureau
Sauk County Farm Bureau is partnering with FAN on the upcoming Autumn Freezer Meal Workshop, helping bring farm families together while making busy-season meal prep a little easier.
Sauk County Pasture Walk
FAN joined the Sauk County Pasture Walk at Bula’s Pleasant Valley Farm, sharing ice cream treats, farmer mental health resources and conversation with local farmers.
Sauk County Public Health
Sauk County Public Health partnered with FAN to help bring farmer mental health into public view through a redesigned Farmer Angel Network billboard, supported by suicide prevention grant funding.
Sauk Prairie Lions Club
Thank you to the Sauk Prairie Lions Club for a donation following its summer golf outing. FAN was represented at the event, where 116 golfers gathered for the fundraiser.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reedsburg designated loose offerings from its September service to FAN while also creating space to share our mission and farmer mental health resources.
Valley Springs Farm
During the Hill & Valley Exploration Tour, Valley Springs Farm donated 50% of its homemade pie-by-the-slice proceeds to Farmer Angel Network, turning a favorite farm treat into support for farmer mental health.
Wallbridge Foundation
We are also grateful for another gift from the Wallbridge Foundation for the second year in a row. Continued support like this helps FAN respond when farm families need practical assistance, resources and connection.
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
FAN was invited to join the FRESH Behavioral Health booths at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, bringing farmer mental health resources and conversations directly to farmers at one of Wisconsin’s major agricultural events.
Wormfarm Institute
A portion of proceeds from Wormfarm Institute’s sold-out Make Hay While the Sun Shines event was designated to support Farmer Angel Network.
And So Many Media Partners Helping Spread the Word
Media partners have helped FAN raise awareness of farmer mental health and carry the message farther.
Baraboo News Republic / WiscNews
Channel 3000
Farm Life Magazine
Meister's Moments in Ag
Mid-West Farm Report / Rural Mutual Insurance
Pierce County Journal
Richland Center Shopping News
SimpleWords of Faith
Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin
Tasting Table
WMTV 15
Thank you all for helping keep the conversation going and reminding farm families they are not alone!
