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Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference Dec 15-16, 2026 Kalahari Resort & Convention Center~Wisconsin Dells, WI buff.ly/f2P524N Explore the intersection of on-farm research, soil health, & water quality with other farmers and agriculture professionals

Protect your farm from legal and financial risks. "Cultivating Your Farm’s Future" starts: Nov. 12, 2026 Register by: Oct. 23, 2026 Secure your spot for the Fall series today: go.wisc.edu/cyff When planning for succession, ensure a smooth transition

Live, online Green Thumb Gardening class series will help you bring color to your fall garden & prepare you for a successful spring. Classes cover a wide range of autumn-themed and other topics - $12/class buff.ly/gm3gLAB

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Soils, Soil Testing, and Fertilizers – Oct 8-5:30 pm-7:30 pm $12.00 ~ buff.ly/MoX1pZJ Good soils are vital to growing healthy plants. This class will present information on the physical and chemical structure of soils and introduce techniques for improving the soil

Only 15 spots available for our upcoming “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series! 📢 Register before Oct. 23 at go.wisc.edu/cyff For $200/farm, your whole family can participate. This one-of-a-kind farm succession planning program will guide you

Fathers in Focus Conference - Madison October 10, 2026 A free conference where fathers, mentors, coaches and allies from across Wisconsin gather to learn and support each other and strengthen their roles in their families and communities. buff.ly/7sZScSw

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Co-parenting can mean spending less time with your child. Learn how to stay connected & make each interaction meaningful-whether remotely or in person. FREE Resilient Co-Parenting class at Noon OR 7:00 p.m., Thurs, Oct 1, led by UW–Madison Ext Register go.wisc.edu/132w5f

The “Shoebox to Strategy: Organizing Your Farm’s Legacy” workshop series is designed to help farm families ensure the continuity and stability of their business. We guide you through questions,etc. . . Learn more and get registered at go.wisc.edu/shoebox

Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals Workshop Oct. 13 2026~ 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Pittsville Community Hall ~5291 Third Avenue~Pittsville, WI 54466 Register at bit.ly/4689UXO $30 per person early bird through Oct 6 $35 per person starting Oct 7

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Renewable Energy Academy Free Training for Local Government Officials and Staff Registration & more information visit buff.ly/rH3bCIs Many locations around the State: Locally: Ashland ~Thursday, November 5, 2026 Questions? Contact Jessy Bradish at [email protected].

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Registration is Open: go.wisc.edu/WWASH UW-Madison Ext WI Water & Soil Health Conference Join farmers, agronomists, & researchers Dec 15–16 at the Kalahari Resort-WI Dells-2 days of on-farm research, soil health, & water quality — same table, real conversation.