September 2025 Events of Interest
- farmerangelnetwork
- Aug 31
- 4 min read
The following is a list of events happening this month we thought you may be interested in related to resiliency of our farming community. Thank you to these organizations for hosting these events. For questions, contact the organization hosting the events.
Suicide/Overdose Loss Support Group
Portage, WI every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 PM.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 3rd.
If you would like to attend, please contact Amy Cole at 608-697-0374 or amyjcole@aol.com to preregister.
Fields of Sinsinawa
Sinsinawa Mound, WI Sept 5 -6
-Inspiring speakers sharing practical tools and big-picture insights
-Hands-on demonstrations of soil-building practices, including adaptive grazing, living roots, and our Stock Cropper Cluster Cluck 5000 debut
-An engaging panel exploring what works when adopting soil care practices and why
-A guided tour of the Sinsinawa Mound campus—through farmland, pastures, oak savannas, restored prairie, and more
Reedsburg, WI, Saturday, September 6, 10 AM - 10 PM
Blake's Tinman Mental Health Foundation's annual Triathlon, Concert, and Mental Health Fundraiser
The triathlon race starts at 11 AM, coffee truck, music, followed by the Cornhole Tournament at 2 PM, live music from 3–10 PM. Throughout the day, enjoy plenty of good food, plenty of drinks, activities for kids, silent auctions, and raffle prizes for your chance to win while supporting an amazing cause. Check out the event page for more info.
Prevent Suicide Columbia County
9th Annual Walk for Hope & QPR Training
Portage, WI | September 6, 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Come join us for a day filled with positivity and community spirit at 305 E Slifer St. Lace up your sneakers, grab your friends, and let's walk together for a great cause. Whether you're walking in memory of a loved one, supporting a friend, or simply spreading awareness, this event is for you. Let's make a difference and spread hope one step at a time. See you there!
Adams County Suicide Prevention
Friendship, WI Saturday, September 6th at 9AM at Friendship Park. No entry fee! The event will include local stories and Adams County suicide data, raffle prizes (must be present to win), snacks and more. All money raised goes directly back into the community to support mental health/suicide prevention activities.
Suicidal thoughts and mental health conditions can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background. It is not a weakness and can be helped with mental health support and treatment. This event aims to reduce stigma surrounding suicide and promote the resources that are available in the community. Suicide is preventable!
Online registration will close on September 1st, but same day registration will also be available. If you would like an event t-shirt, you will pay online when you register. Register by August 8th to guarantee a t-shirt. Register today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y2RK75K
Gundersen Friendship Hospital and Adams County Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services
Friendship, WI | Sept 11
A new, six-week Working Through Grief program is being launched to support community members who are navigating life after the loss of a loved one. Registration is required. The program is jointly facilitated by Emplify Health by Gundersen Friendship Hospital and Adams County Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JGhGjH
Richland Center, WI | Sept 23
If you were experiencing poor mental health, would you seek out help? Unfortunately, the answer for many is no because of mental health stigma. Mental health stigma is the negative attitudes, beliefs, and discriminatory behaviors directed towards those experiencing mental health challenges. If you are passionate about mental health and supporting those around you, we would be happy to have you attend our presentation. All the details are included on the image and register here: https://forms.gle/5UG2XkdVZPZb68Kb6
AgriSafe Network Webinar
Tuesday, September 23, 11 AM - 12 PM Central Time
COMET is a direct response to rural community members’ concerns about mental health needs. COMET is a community-based intervention to activate community members and provide them with language, tools, and confidence to intervene when they notice someone around them is unwell, and before a mental health crisis occurs. COMET supports community wellness by focusing on the upstream prevention of mental and emotional health crises.
AgriSafe Network Webinar
Tuesday, September 23, 1 PM - 2 PM CT
A mother-daughter team (Nurse Practitioner and Agricultural Extension Agent) discusses how farm families can preserve their legacy by prioritizing mental, emotional, and physical health across generations. Representing 2 generations of their farming family, they discuss chronic stressors unique to farm life, including economic pressures and isolation.
AgriSafe Network Webinar
Virtual, Wednesday, September 24, 11 AM - 12 PM Central Time
Summary: Communication coaching is a specific program with a method that works with the members of farm teams and farm families to make decision making, goal setting, and conversations in general, better. This presentation will address generational differences, share communication teaching ideas, and discuss a specific 4-session coaching program that participants may be interested in adapting.
Cornell Vet
Virtual, 1-hour Self-Paced Online Course
Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and NY FarmNet, in partnership with Rural Minds, are offering this free online course tailored for veterinary students, veterinarians, and agribusiness professionals. The course provides an overview of mental-health challenges, including suicide, in rural America, and equips participants with practical support strategies and resources.
