Pizza 4 Producers- How pizza can help start the conversation.

Maddy Vanderkooy is the Program Coordinator for the Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Partnership (WRASAP). With formal training in Human Service Counseling and Community Health Work, she brings both professional expertise and personal passion to her role. As a third-generation dairy farm kid, Maddy’s agricultural roots deeply shape her work and fuel her commitment to supporting the well-being of farm families.Her unique perspective allows her to bridge an understanding of human behavior with the realities of agricultural life, creating meaningful connections within the farming community. In addition to her work with WRASAP, Maddy has led creative outreach initiatives like Pizza 4 Producers, and she continues to advocate for resources and conversations that support farmers’ mental health and resilience.Website: www.farmstress.usFacebook: Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program and Pizza 4 Producers