November 13, 2024 - Prairie du Sac, WI - The Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin hosted a screening of the documentary "Greener Pastures" at the River Arts Center.
This PBS documentary following four family farms in the Midwest over several years and is a story of perseverance and survival within the farming industry in the heartland. The families talk openly about dealing with unseen mental health issues affecting farmers in America.
Farmer Angel Network was invited to be available to participants as a resource. The event was a partnership with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and TUGS: Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting. TUG's founder, Jeff Ditzenberger, was a guest speaker to kick off the event.
Farmer Angel Network board members Brenda Statz, Dorothy Harms, and Lynae Schott were available to talk to participants.
Photos courtesy of Brenda Statz and Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin.
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