Upcoming Events

Climate and Crops Workshop – January 20, 2026

Join the Wisconsin State Climatology Office and Crops and Soils Division of Extension for a workshop. Topics include county climate summaries, monitoring tools available to you, climate and agriculture, and worrisome weeds.

2 Workshop locations available for you to choose from on January 20.

  • 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the DHS Building, 200 Hickory Street, 2nd floor, Mauston, WI
  • 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Kraemer Library, 910 Main Street, Plain, WI

Register today to reserve your spot:

Private Pesticide Applicator Training-Feb. 26 or March 17, 2026

Location: Sauk County Extension Office, 505 Broadway, Basement Conference Room, Baraboo, WI 53913

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Registration: https://go.wisc.edu/patregistration

Session includes training and test.

Cultivating Your Farm’s Future – Workshops

Winter 2026 Virtual Workshops: Thursdays from 6:30-8 PM in February – 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26 – Optional session on March 19, 2026 – REGISTRATION deadline: January 16, 2026

REGISTRATION: go.wisc.edu/cyff

Shoebox to Strategy – Organizing Your Farm’s Legacy

Every farm knows it should organize essential documents and financial information – but the task is easy to delay. This online workshop series from UW-Madison Extension helps you finally get it done.

By gathering and organizing your farm’s vital records, you’ll be better prepared for meetings with attorneys, accountants, and transition planning professionals – saving you time, money, and stress.

The series combines guided virtual instruction, open office hours, and one in-person workshop to help you move from “I need to do this someday” to “It’s finally done.”

Learn more and register at: go.wisc.edu7/shoebox or click on QR code in flyer below.

Required Virtual Sessions:

  • Friday, Jan. 30 from 12-1:30 pm
  • Friday, Feb. 13 from 12-1:30 pm
  • Friday, Feb. 27 from 12-1:30 pm

Required In-Person Workshop: Friday, March 13 from 10 am-3 pm – Phoenix Center, 100 S. Orange Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

Optional Follow-up Virtual Session: Friday, April 3 from 12-1:30 pm

Cost: $175/farm through Dec. 31, 2025 | $225/farm starting on Jan. 1, 2026

Register Soon! Registration deadline is Jan. 16, 2026. This workshop is limited to 20 farms.

Questions? Contact: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu, 608-263-3485