Resources for Rural and 
Farm Residents and Workers

A Guide to Health Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance for Farm Families is one of a number of helpful health insurance publications for consumers, published by the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI).

Medicaid for Migrant Workers / Medicaid para Trabajadores Migrantes: If you are a migrant worker, this publication from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services can help determine if you are eligible for Medicaid in Wisconsin.

National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC):  This is a not–for–profit program of the Marshfield Medical Research Foundation, a division of Marshfield Clinic. Established in 1981, NFMC addresses the disease and injury problems of the nation's farmers, ranchers, and others working in industries related to agriculture. 

Agricultural Tourism:  The NFMC, working with a broad group of stakeholders, has developed health and safety guidelines specific to children for farmers involved in agritourism.

The University of Wisconsin Center for Agricultural Safety and Health  provides health and safety information for farmers as well as information about its outreach activities throughout Wisconsin.

North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks sponsored by the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety can help you figure out whether or not children are ready for a variety of agricultural jobs. Each guide covers one job and includes adult responsibilities, a checklist of the child’s abilities and a list of potential hazards for the job described.

AgrAbility of Wisconsin works to promote success in agriculture for farmers with disabilities and their families. AgrAbility is the result of a partnership between the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension and Easter Seals Wisconsin.

The Easter Seals FARM (Farm Assessment Rehabilitation Methods) program helps farmers with disabilities continue farming.

Farmers Health Cooperative of Wisconsin is a new Co-Op Care product offering multiple health care plan options for farmers and agribusiness, made possible by the Wisconsin Co-Op Care law that passed in 2003. It is a joint effort of the Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives, Agri-Services Agency, and Aetna. Visit its Web site to learn more about the Farmers' Health Cooperative, or to see who is eligible. You can also call 1-800-539-9370.

Last Revised: February 06, 2008