Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Wells will host Hope on the Farm, an event for area farm families, at 1 p.m. March 3 in the social hall at the church.

The keynote speaker will be Ted Matthews, who is a nationally acclaimed speaker and director of mental health outreach for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. According to a press release, Matthews understands the unique challenges farmers face. He will discuss tools to help navigate daily hurdles as those in the community face the challenges of a difficult farm economy.

The event is free for the whole family and on-site childcare will be provided, the release states. There will also be homemade cheesecake and cookies and door prizes.