The Production Farm's Origins |
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THE PRODUCTION FARM (TPF) originated in New York City with a group of celebrated figures of stage, television and film who wanted to give youth in need of mental and behavioral health care alternative opportunities to learn, grow and heal. Inspired by his late friend and fellow founding member Robert Goldberg, actor Wyatt Kuether, a Sheboygan native, launched a variation of the original pilot program in 2014. The initial success of TPF in Wisconsin led to the 2016 purchase of a peaceful and picturesque 10-acre farm in Manitowoc County.
Building a strong foundation |
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By 2018, Kuether’s leadership team had expanded to include Muse Seymour (CFO/managing director), Kayla Lampereur Hohmann (COO) and Kathryn Heinzen, MS LPC (director of behavioral health) — all Wisconsin natives. Together, they built a team of professional counselors and therapists committed to TPF’s innovative mental and behavioral health programs. Operating under the tenets “Play, Connect, Grow,” TPF’s care teams deliver custom, trauma-informed care programs — through the arts, skill building and community connection — tailored to a client’s unique interests, needs and strengths.
Global pandemic: creates greater need |
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The pandemic created an increased need for affordable, accessible and effective mental health care services. TPF stepped up to reach young people, especially in rural areas, by doubling programming and training additional creative care teams. Throughout this period of growth, TPF continued to deliver specialized behavioral health and wellness programs, both on- and off-site, while remaining committed to an out-of-the-box approach tailored to each client’s needs.
Looking ahead: continued growth, expansion and innovation |
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Proven success and increasing demand for TPF’s unique mental and behavioral health and wellness services is driving the need for more space. In late 2021, TPF successfully launched the first phase of a $2 million capital campaign that will include renovation of barns and buildings at the Farm locations in both Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, as well the development of other possible campus locations in communities throughout northeastern Wisconsin. TPF centers serve a dual purpose as community gathering places and safe havens that promote healing through play, connection and growth.
Our Vision
The Goal is to see the child. That we can step up and meet their needs despite their behaviors. That we see those behaviors as survival strategies of someone who is struggling and craves connection. It is our obligation and our mission to meet that need and let them have a voice. Our goal is to tell them that they matter and that we see them.
We recognize that this requires compassionate individuals to become trained caregivers and professionals. As caregivers we must be cognizant of ourselves and our own healing, so that we can provide the best possible care to those who come after us. We must therefore understand that it requires both nurture and structure in equal parts to succeed.
We know that this is hard. However, we must stay calm, face our own fears, meet the need, and never quit. If we don't make this choice, then who will?
At The Production Farm, we strive to make mental health care accessible, reliable, trauma informed and person-centered. Let's Reimagine Mental Health with Open Spaces, with Kindness, with Creativity, with Play.
We recognize that this requires compassionate individuals to become trained caregivers and professionals. As caregivers we must be cognizant of ourselves and our own healing, so that we can provide the best possible care to those who come after us. We must therefore understand that it requires both nurture and structure in equal parts to succeed.
We know that this is hard. However, we must stay calm, face our own fears, meet the need, and never quit. If we don't make this choice, then who will?
At The Production Farm, we strive to make mental health care accessible, reliable, trauma informed and person-centered. Let's Reimagine Mental Health with Open Spaces, with Kindness, with Creativity, with Play.
Our Values
Let's leave the world a little better than the way it was handed to us. At The Farm, we believe in...
Inclusiveness - We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.
Participation - We value and recognize the contribution of volunteers within organizations and communities.
Collaboration - we value the long-lasting partnerships with caring individuals and agencies.
Humility - We value humbleness, treating ourselves and others with dignity and respect.
Accountability - We do the best that we can do while holding ourselves and others accountable for results.
Courage - We value acting with courage, challenging the status quo, and finding new ways to grow together.
Community - We value working with and within our local communities to mutually support one another.
Communication - we strive to put our values into expression, when accomplishments are made and also having the courage to communicate thoughts offering potential solutions and improvements in a kind, caring and respectful way.
Respect - We value respect for ourselves and others in our communication, interaction and engagement with the world and with self.
Compassion - We value opening our skills, hearts and patience to those who surround us and are in our care. We strive for a nonjudgmental philosophy as part of our local community and our larger world. We value having a deep desire to understand and feel for our fellow humans, to do our best to relieve pain, distress and suffering, to give of ourselves what we can, to leave this world a little better than the way it was handed to us.
Inclusiveness - We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.
Participation - We value and recognize the contribution of volunteers within organizations and communities.
Collaboration - we value the long-lasting partnerships with caring individuals and agencies.
Humility - We value humbleness, treating ourselves and others with dignity and respect.
Accountability - We do the best that we can do while holding ourselves and others accountable for results.
Courage - We value acting with courage, challenging the status quo, and finding new ways to grow together.
Community - We value working with and within our local communities to mutually support one another.
Communication - we strive to put our values into expression, when accomplishments are made and also having the courage to communicate thoughts offering potential solutions and improvements in a kind, caring and respectful way.
Respect - We value respect for ourselves and others in our communication, interaction and engagement with the world and with self.
Compassion - We value opening our skills, hearts and patience to those who surround us and are in our care. We strive for a nonjudgmental philosophy as part of our local community and our larger world. We value having a deep desire to understand and feel for our fellow humans, to do our best to relieve pain, distress and suffering, to give of ourselves what we can, to leave this world a little better than the way it was handed to us.
