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Wisconsin ag advisors โ€” join us in Stevens Point on November 10.Meeting the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and USDA organic re...
10/07/2026

Wisconsin ag advisors โ€” join us in Stevens Point on November 10.
Meeting the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and USDA organic requirements at the same time is tough, and the two don't always agree. This free, hands-on workshop uses soil amendments to show where the frameworks overlap, where they clash, and how to guide growers through both.
Agenda highlights:
Produce safety on organic farms: the NOP and FSMA PSR
Managing organic soil amendments while meeting food safety goals
Local certification and food safety considerations
Practices that support soil amendment use
Speakers: Mallory Krieger (OATS), Donna Clements and Dr. Elizabeth A. Bihn (Produce Safety Alliance).
Free, catered lunch, 9amโ€“4pm. Register by Nov 2:
https://www.organicagronomy.org/events/wisconsin-orei-workshop

10/06/2026

Protect your farm from legal and financial risks.

When planning for succession, understanding the legal risks is key to ensure a smooth transition for the next generation. As part of the "Cultivating Your Farmโ€™s Futureโ€ workshop series, Farm Law Outreach Specialist Kelly Wilfert helps families learn the basics of business and estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, and various business entities.

Gain the legal clarity you need to make your future meetings with an attorney more efficient and productive.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Fall Workshop Series starts: Nov. 12, 2026
๐Ÿ“Œ Registration deadline: Oct. 23, 2026

Secure your spot for the Fall series today at go.wisc.edu/cyff

10/06/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Ranching for Profit is back in Wisconsin!

Join Dallas Mount for a one-day workshop focused on improving farm profitability, grazing management, and business decision-making.

๐Ÿ“… October 16 | Tomah
๐Ÿ“… October 17 | Fond du Lac
โฐ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Whether you're new to Ranching for Profit or attended before, you'll gain practical tools and fresh ideas to strengthen your farm business.

๐Ÿ’ฒ $40 registration ($30 for GrassWorks members) includes lunch, snacks, and materials.

Register today at grassworks.org!

Before September 21 (Scholarship Deadline)This year, the UWโ€“Madison Extension Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference...
09/14/2026

Before September 21 (Scholarship Deadline)

This year, the UWโ€“Madison Extension Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference has 90 full scholarships available for first-time farmer attendees that cover two-day registration, a hotel night, and dinner.

If you've never made it to WWASH, this is the year. Two days with farmers, agronomists, and researchers working through your soil health and water quality questions. Preference goes to first-time farmer attendees, but everyone's encouraged to apply.

๐Ÿ“… Apply by September 21
๐Ÿ‘‰ go.wisc.edu/WWASH
๐Ÿ“ December 15โ€“16, 2026 | Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells

09/11/2026

Grant Writing Basics Virtual Workshop ๐Ÿ“ข

Are you a nonprofit, business, or government leader in Wisconsin looking to strengthen your grant writing skills? Join our Grant Writing Basics Virtual Workshop and learn the essential strategies for securing funding to support your organization's programs and projects.

โฐ October 12 | 11:00AM-1:00PM & October 13 | 6:00-8:00PM

- Discover where and how to find funding opportunities that align with your mission
- Learn how to use IRS Form 990s to research potential funders and refine your grant search
- Explore grant libraries and valuable research resources
- Gain practical tips for developing compelling grant proposals
- Understand key proposal components, including needs assessments, program planning, and evaluation
- Learn basic budgeting strategies and best practices for working with funding agencies

๐Ÿ—จ๏ธLearn More: go.wisc.edu/grantwriting

08/18/2026

๐Ÿ“ข One week out! Our free Potato Field Day is Tuesday, August 25, 10 a.m.โ€“noon in Custer, WI.

Hear directly from UWโ€“Madison researchers on nitrogen rate trials and cover crop interseeding, as well as practical strategies to protect groundwater quality without sacrificing yield.

Lunch is provided, but we need a headcount โ€” RSVP today: go.wisc.edu/075ag5

Don't leave a mess... leave a legacy.Learn practical steps to organize important information, communicate your wishes, a...
08/17/2026

Don't leave a mess... leave a legacy.
Learn practical steps to organize important information, communicate your wishes, and make things easier for the people you care about.
๐Ÿ“ž Call 715-346-1321 to register. Leave your name and phone number, and Alicia will return your call with a confirmation.
๐Ÿ’ป Or register online: http://go.wisc.edu/13c9bq

08/12/2026

๐‘ต๐’†๐’˜ ๐’„๐’๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’–๐’๐’–๐’” ๐‘จ๐’ˆ ๐‘ช๐’๐’†๐’‚๐’ ๐‘บ๐’˜๐’†๐’†๐’‘! If you are an active farmer, owner of agricultural land, nursery, orchard, or greenhouse in Portage County, dispose of unused/unwanted hazardous waste. Heavy equipment is not available to unload material. ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ-๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฒ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿญ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜€. Next collection year is 2028.

08/12/2026

Each year, the National Agricultural Statistics Service and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection publish a County Cash Rent Report of cash rental averages for non-irrigated cropland and pastureland in Wisconsin for various counties.

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