Home – and The Farm – Is Where the Heart Is

When it comes to having a dedicated and reliable head of household, we look no further than
Carrie Walters, our Farm MOM (Material Operations Manager). Carrie joined The Production
Farm part-time in November 2018 and transitioned to full-time a couple years later in October
2020. She has the distinction of being the current employee at The Farm with the longest
tenure. “Clients know from experience they can count on me to have their needs met and also
being a familiar face for them is calming,” Carrie says.

 For Immediate Release
June 10, 2022


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THE PRODUCTION FARM DESIGNATED AS BENEFICIARY OF “INSIDE WISCONSIN NIGHT” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GREEN BAY ROCKERS AND THE ANDERSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Proceeds from special themed jersey will benefit The Production Farm’s reimagined approach to mental health care services as The Rockers welcome home Green Bay native and ESPN host John Anderson

MANITOWOC/GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Production Farm (TPF), a non-profit mental and behavioral health service agency serving Northeastern Wisconsin and specializing in person-centered, trauma-informed, non-traditional mental health care services, today announced they will be the recipient of a special fundraising effort with the Green Bay Rockers and the Anderson Family Charitable Foundation.
The Green Bay Rockers will host Inside Wisconsin Night on Thursday, June 16. Green Bay native and ESPN Host John Anderson is set to return to his hometown roots for the evening along with Trevor Thomas, Anderson’s co-host of the Inside Wisconsin podcast. The duo will record an episode at the ballpark while promoting a special Inside Wisconsin-themed jersey to be worn by the Rockers players that evening.
All game-worn player jerseys will be posted online and available to be bid on via silent auction on greenbayrockers.com during the week leading up to the game and in-stadium that night. Proceeds will benefit the Anderson Family Charitable Foundation and be designated to support The Production Farm. Those wishing to bid will find the auction online at the Rockers website beginning on Monday, June 13.
“Our Foundation’s very first project provided 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to 1st and 2nd graders at two underserved elementary schools in the Green Bay Public School System. Since then, we have donated more than $100,000 to public schools in Green Bay to support school-age children and their families,” says Anderson. “The Production Farm works closely with young people and schools on the critically important work of delivering impactful and non-traditional mental health care services. We’ve been really impressed with their philosophy and approach and appreciate how their work aligns with our mission.”
Adds Wyatt Kuether, President, CEO & Founder of The Production Farm, “The need for services only continues to increase exponentially. We’re extremely grateful to the Anderson Family Charitable Foundation for a fun partnership that will help us to reach and serve more kids in need as we work to cultivate hope and healing through play, art, nature, music & community.”
Inside Wisconsin Night at the Green Bay Rockers is set for the 6:35p.m. nightcap of a day-night home doubleheader at Capital Credit Union Park on Thursday, June 16. Guests will find the John Anderson, Trevor Thomas and the Inside Wisconsin team set-up inside the ballpark near the main entrance – recording the podcast episode, doing interviews and signing autographs – along with representatives from The Production Farm providing information about their services. Single game tickets are available for purchase at greenbayrockers.com.

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About The Production Farm
The Production Farm originated in New York 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 the life of late friend and fellow founding mentor Robert Goldberg, Actor Wyatt Kuether, a Sheboygan, Wisconsin native, successfully brought a variation of the original pilot program back to his home state in 2014.
The initial success of The Production Farm in Wisconsin led to the 2016 purchase of a peaceful and picturesque 10-acre farm in Whitelaw, Wisconsin, where a growing number of young people receive a wide array of mental and behavioral health care offerings that are non-traditional, person-centered and trauma-informed. In 2022, the group secured a second physical location in Sheboygan Falls from which to offer its full scope of services to clients of all ages. Individuals in care are supported by a creative care team working together to tailor and adapt custom programs that encourage those served to play, connect and grow in safe and meaningful ways.

For more information, visit https://theproductionfarm.org.

About The Anderson Family Charitable Foundation
The Anderson Family Charitable Foundation (AFCF) was formed in 2009 by John and Tamara Anderson with the purpose of providing assistance to underserved elementary school-aged children in the public school system and their families. It is our belief that a quality public school education can be the catalyst to a bright and prosperous future for ALL children. The AFCF strives to provide assistance where needed to ensure that all children are comfortable at school and have the tools to thrive in that environment. AFCF is proud to assist in a variety of ways including Back-to-School Backpacks, Buddy Pack Programs, Book Fairs, Teacher Scholarships, Running Clubs and many more. To date, the Anderson Family Charitable Foundation has provided more than $350,000 to help underserved children in the public schools and communities throughout the Midwest.

About The Green Bay Rockers
The Green Bay Rockers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Having completed its 28th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, over 270 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (LAD), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove finalist and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TOR). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website at watchnwl.com. For more information, visit www.greenbayrockers.com or download the Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rockers as your favorite team.

Whether through paint on a canvas, a pencil on paper, a walk in the woods or a tune carried by voice, Marissa Biswabic, MA, ATR, holds a core belief that imagination, exploration, and creativity are essential for making meaningful connections – with others and in the world we share. It is this philosophy and approach, more than anything, that guides Marissa’s work as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist and Psycho-education Specialist at The Production Farm. Having joined the TPF team in 2020, she works collaboratively with community youth, adults, and families to express themselves creatively and develop skills for coping with the challenges life can bring. Additionally, Marissa serves in the role of the Training Coordinator helping to train new employees and provide continuing education and support to providers at The Production Farm. ​

A couple of years ago, during the height of the pandemic, The Production Farm’s President, CEO & amp; Founder Wyatt Kuether reached out to Erik Foat about assisting with needed facility updates and repairs at the Farm’s Whitelaw campus. That interaction marked the beginning of Foat’s path to becoming Facilities Director for TPF, which now includes a new facility in Sheboygan Falls (see article above) as well as the Farm in Manitowoc County.

To say Erik grew up in a big family is an understatement. Born in Appleton and raised in Neenah, he counts himself one of 22 children. His mom and stepdad generously served as foster parents to dozens and dozens of children, 16 of whom they adopted into their family. Growing up in this environment led Erik to pursue a teaching degree from UW-Oshkosh, and he taught in an elementary school for several years. But, he says, “The current model of schooling constrains both the teacher and students. I left because I disagreed with the philosophy of teaching every child in the exact same way, especially seeing kids struggling within the confines of that model.”

It’s officially spring in Wisconsin – hooray! – which means it’s a great time to help grow The Farm by supporting us through Flower Power Fundraising.
 
When you choose beautiful bulbs, seeds, plants, flowers and accessories from Flower Power Fundraising, 50% of your purchase will be donated back to directly support The Production Farm’s growth, programming and services.  
 
Plant a seed today to help us cultivate holistic healing and mental well-being through play, art, nature, music and community.
 
https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/growthefarm
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​THE PRODUCTION FARM SECURES SHEBOYGAN FALLS FACILITY TO SERVE AS HUB FOR BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
 
MANITOWOC/SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – The Production Farm (TPF), a non-profit mental and behavioral health service agency that specializes in person-centered, creative programs offered through the lens of trauma-informed care, today announced the purchase of a former church in Sheboygan Falls. The facility joins TPF’s Farm in Whitelaw, in Manitowoc County, as a physical hub for the organization’s non-traditional mental health care services.
“We have been steadily growing our presence in Sheboygan County and the need for services only continues to increase exponentially,” says Wyatt Kuether, President, CEO & Founder of TPF. “Having this space allows us to be much more hands-on, efficient and impactful. We expect to be able to double the number of clients we serve in the near future.”
Located at 621 Broadway, Sheboygan Falls, the 100-year-old building most recently housed the Pentecostals of Sheboygan County. At 17,000 square feet, the facility will house a community food pantry, clothing resources and a hygiene closet with personal care items – starting with items collected during the recent Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive in partnership with The Family Radio Network.