MONROE — The public is welcome to join the Wisconsin Farmers Union, South Central Chapter’s next monthly meeting, which is to be held from 5-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Minhas Kitchen’s Back Garden Patio, 1408 13th Street, Monroe.

The meeting will focus on ‘Happy & Healthy: Farmers Wellness’ by welcoming Shawn Monson from Farm Well Wis. He will present “Making the Most of Awe Moments” focusing on farmers’ unique abilities to notice things that most people would overlook. Participants will learn how to tap into the benefits that come from recognizing AWE moments and improve their wellbeing.

Guest organization Farm Well Wisconsin partners with farmers and community members in Southwestern Wisconsin to develop and offer resources that support the health and wellbeing of farmers, farmworkers, and their families. Farm Well Wis. believes farming well depends on taking care of our bodies, minds, emotions, and relationships.

Shawn is the son of former dairy farmers, went to school at UWSP for Health and Wellness Management and works with Southwest CAP (Community Action Program) as a Community Health Worker in its Farm Well Wisconsin program. Farm Well is geared at improving the mental health and overall well-being of farmers throughout Southwest Wisconsin. Learn more at https://farmwellwi.org/.

Contact the chapter at 

wfusouthcentral@gmail.com with any questions.