Green County recently earned bronze level Wisconsin Healthy Communities Designation. This new state-wide program is designed to encourage achievements in community health improvement and promote cooperation across multiple sectors. The Green County Health Community Coalition (GCHCC), led by Green County Public Health and Monroe Clinic, applied for the recognition, citing collaborative projects inspired by three key initiatives:

Growing the Farmer’s Market: Green County worked with farmer’s market organizers to introduce a “Double Your Dollars” benefit for food share redemption to...