2026 Annual CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Update

NEW for 2026: 1) Virtual option on Thursday, February 19, and 2) Bonus Extension session on February 3, 12-1 pm for the CAFO audience: “Supporting economic and water quality opportunities through expanded dairy heifer grazing” featuring Sarah Lloyd, Jordan Mathews (Rosy-Lane Dairy) and Ron Schoepp For more information about this program: Contact Kevin Erb at […]

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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 […]

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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. Register today to reserve your spot:

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Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference – February 4, 2026

Theme: Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough – Experts share practical, research-based tips and strategies to support children’s growth, learning and well-being. This conference is for parents, caregivers, teachers, childcare providers, social workers, and anyone caring for Wisconsin’s children. Experts share practical, research-based tips and strategies to support children’s growth, learning, and well-being. Location: […]

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training-February 26 or March 17, 2026

Location: Sauk County Extension Office, 505 Broadway, Basement Conference Room, Baraboo, WI 53913. 608-355-3250. Time: 8:30 a.m. Registration: https://go.wisc.edu/patregistration Session includes training and test. You must purchase your own book for the class beforehand. The Extension office will not have any books.

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Cultivating Your Farm’s Future – A workshop series for farms interested in planning the transition to the next generation.

This virtual series will help you gather information and answer these planning questions: 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 Cost: $150/farm. Multiple farm or family members can attend. This fee […]

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