CAFO Workshop Series
UW–Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are jointly hosting a set of eight in-person/virtual workshops for CAFO permit holders, key employees, livestock producers, their employees and agronomic and engineering consultants around Wisconsin in late January / early February. Designed for producers and their key employees with (or considering) WPDES CAFO permits, their consultants, and agency staff, the workshops will focus on several themes: Preventing common issues with permit renewals/applications , Nutrient management policy updates , Permitting process updates, In addition to DNR staff addressing these and other topics, each location will feature a farmer/agronomist panel focusing on manure hauling/recordkeeping and a research update on addressing common cause of manure spills. Two of the workshop locations (Green Bay and Mauston) will feature separate morning sessions for engineering consultants focusing on more technical information. Registration (for the…
Cost: TBD. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Crops & Soils. Livestock. Water Resources. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Kevin Erb. Contact phone: 920-391-4652. Contact Email: kevin.erb@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Mauston: Outdoors Forever Clubhouse.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Agritourism Business Development Training - Webinar Series
WI Extension Community Development
This training, developed by Extension’s Agriculture and Community Development Institutes, assists farmers with starting an agritourism business. It also connects farmers with community developers and encourages participants to design businesses that are community-oriented. It provides guidance for community developers to support on-farm businesses and incorporate agritourism into rural economic development strategy.
Module 3: Community Connections: What need are you satisfying?
Module 4: Risk & Regulation: What risks do you need to address?
Module 5: Financial Analysis: How do you know if you’ll be profitable?
Module 6: Marketing and Placemaking: What will your customer experience be like?
See separate listing for the in-person kick-off event on January 31st offering Modules 1 & 2.
Cost: No cost. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Community & Economic Development. County: Crawford. Grant. Lafayette. Vernon. Richland. Contact Name: Sara Tedeschi. Contact phone: 6083261134. Contact Email: sara.tedeschi@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu. How to Help Child Who Feels Down
Note: This is a two-part class taking place on February 11 and February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Please plan to attend both classes.
We all feel down and blue from time to time, but some people can get stuck feeling that way. When this happens to our children, it can be really hard for them, and for us as their concerned parents. This two-part class will teach you the knowledge and research-based skills to help your child feel better.
In particular, you will learn: What mood is, What factors influence mood, How to help your child improve their mood.
This class is intended for parents of children who feel a little down. If your child struggles with more serious depression, please contact a mental health professional or school counselor.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://forms.gle/4AoeUKE1hPxJ5NaY7.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Lindsay Weymouth. Contact Email: lindsay.weymouth@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082655785.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit forms.gle. Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course 2026
The Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course is for landscape professionals to learn up-to-date, science-based information.
The short course is offered online via Zoom. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons in February, from 1 pm-3:30 pm. There are two speakers for each session date and you can choose to register for all four sessions or selected weekly sessions. If attending all four sessions, the cost is $60, each selected weekly session is $25.
The classes will only be available during the live presentation on the specified date and time. They will NOT be available to view later. No refunds are available. An email will be sent the day before the class to registered participants with their personal link to access that specific Zoom session. This requires a unique email address for EACH registrant.
Cost: $60 for all four sessions or $25 each. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3715.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Planning Ahead (virtual) - Door
Planning Ahead for end of this life. Program topics: getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes, and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MivsnnhsSmEJ3E. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Door. Kewaunee. Brown. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2263.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Virtual - Zoom.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. How to Help Child Who Feels Down
Note: This is a two-part class taking place on February 11 and February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Please plan to attend both classes.
,
We all feel down and blue from time to time, but some people can get stuck feeling that way. When this happens to our children, it can be really hard for them, and for us as their concerned parents. This two-part class will teach you the knowledge and research-based skills to help your child feel better.
,
In particular, you will learn:
What mood is
, What factors influence mood
, How to help your child improve their mood.
,
This class is intended for parents of children who feel a little down. If your child struggles with more serious depression, please contact a mental health professional or school counselor.
,
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://forms.gle/4AoeUKE1hPxJ5NaY7.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lindsay Weymouth. Contact Email: lindsay.weymouth@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082655785.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit forms.gle. Save a Calf, Save a Cow-Dairy Workshop
This transition cow, newborn calf management and obstetrics workshop includes practice with the calving model and Spanish interpretation. Space is limited to the first 15 paid registrants, payment must be received by Feb 4, 2026. To learn more and to register online with a credit card, visit https;//go.wisc.edu or call 715-748-1413 with registration help or to pay by check.
Cost: $20/person. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Chippewa. Clark. Lincoln. Marathon. Price. Rusk. Taylor. Eau Claire. Dunn. Jackson. Wood. Contact Name: Sandra Stuttgen. Contact Email: sandra.stuttgen@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:30 PM – Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:30 AM.
Education Center, 624 E. College St. Medford, WI 54451.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. CAFO Workshop Series
UW–Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are jointly hosting a set of eight in-person/virtual workshops for CAFO permit holders, key employees, livestock producers, their employees and agronomic and engineering consultants around Wisconsin in late January / early February. Designed for producers and their key employees with (or considering) WPDES CAFO permits, their consultants, and agency staff, the workshops will focus on several themes: Preventing common issues with permit renewals/applications , Nutrient management policy updates , Permitting process updates, In addition to DNR staff addressing these and other topics, each location will feature a farmer/agronomist panel focusing on manure hauling/recordkeeping and a research update on addressing common cause of manure spills. Two of the workshop locations (Green Bay and Mauston) will feature separate morning sessions for engineering consultants focusing on more technical information. Registration (for the…
Cost: TBD. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Crops & Soils. Livestock. Water Resources. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Kevin Erb. Contact phone: 920-391-4652. Contact Email: kevin.erb@wisc.edu.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Chippewa Falls: Market on the River.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD (New London)
Planning Ahead is a 7-week program that helps you make important end-of-life decisions so your loved ones won’t have to face them alone. Topics include getting started with planning, handling financial changes, creating advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, exploring choices in end-of-life care, documenting your final wishes, and understanding the grief process. Call Lori at the New London Senior Center to register: 920-982-8522.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Waupaca. Outagamie. Contact Name: Alicia Utke. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-412-1348.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
New London Senior Center
Activity Room
600 W. Washington St.
New London, WI.
Rent Smart Train the Trainer - Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 3, 5, 10 and 12, 2026
This training is designed to help trainers facilitate the Rent Smart program effectively in their own organizations and communities.
FREE
Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis is on forming a strong partnership between the tenant and landlord.
What your learners will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414961.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Winter Farm Market Update
The Winter Farm Market Update is an in-person educational program focused on current conditions and outlooks in agricultural markets. The program will cover grain and dairy market trends, milk price and margin outlooks, feed cost conditions, and broader farm income considerations. Additional discussion will address risk management implications and how current market signals may influence farm-level decision-making in 2026.
Presentations will include Leonard Polzin, University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, discussing dairy markets, margins, and policy considerations, and Guang Tian, University of Wisconsin–Madison doctoral student, presenting on the outlook for farm markets and the broader agricultural economy. Industry partners will also contribute perspectives. Time will be reserved for questions and discussion. Lunch is provided.
Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Farm Management. County: Jackson. Monroe. La Crosse. Juneau. Wood. Trempealeau. Eau Claire. Contact Name: Max Hart. Contact Email: maxhart@hotmail.com. Contact phone: 715-896-4508.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Melrose American Legion Hall
303 N Washington St
Melrose WI 54642.
Fine Tuning Nitrogen Management through On-Farm Research: NOPP and more
This workshop explores strategies to advance nitrogen management for improved profitability and water quality through local research results and discussions with participating farmers, agronomists, and other regional partners.
Topics & Speakers Include: Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program: What have we learned so far? (Monica Schauer), Farmer Fields to Statewide Recs: A2809 Nitrogen Update (Dr. Matt Ruark), Determining In-Season N Availability (Dr. Natasha Rayne), Farmer Panel: Lessons learned on N management, N management considerations for profitability & water quality goals, Share out on local efforts to fine tune N management or investigate practices
Register by February 10, 2026 to ensure free lunch online (go.wisc.edu/2926wa) or call/text Abby Augarten (608-572-2182).
This program is hosted by UW–Madison, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and Farmers on the Rock Producer-Led Watershed Group.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. County: Rock. Green. Walworth. Jefferson. Contact Name: Josh Kamps. Contact Email: joshua.kamps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 673-0680.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center
1717 Center Ave, Janesville, WI 53546.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through the tasks and decisions associated with end-of-life.
This program is for people who: Are interested in planning for the end-of-life to make things easier for family members, Have lost a loved one, Are in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Kenosha. Contact Name: Alana Perez-Valliere. Contact Email: alana.perezvalliere@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-857-1946.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Thursday
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Northside Library
1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140.
For more info visit mykpl.us. Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Conditions
Are you a family caregiver? Register now for Powerful Tools for Caregivers! This 6 week evidence-based workshop will help you: Build confidence in your decisions, Manage time, set goals, and solve problems, Better communicate your feelings, Make tough decisions, Locate helpful resource, This program includes a free participant workbook!
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. County: Waupaca. Oconto. Contact Name: Alicia Utke. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-412-1348.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. School for Beginning Beef Production
Maybe you are new to beef production or perhaps you are a dairy producer thinking about adding or transitioning to beef production. If so, join the School for Beginning Beef Production. Jan 27: Business of beef: what are your options? Jan 29: Setting goals and marketing, Feb 3: Perennial forage management and cow-calf nutrition, Feb 5: Veterinary, biosecurity, and recordkeeping skills, Feb 10: Herd reproduction to build your future, Feb 12: Annual forage management and intro to stocker, backgrounder, finishing enterprises
Each course will be held online via ZOOM from 7 – 8.30 pm (Central). Participants will receive additional resources. Course registration closes on Jan 26! This six-part course was created by the Livestock Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/iyk21t. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Livestock. Contact Name: William Halfman. Contact Email: william.halfman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-327-9855.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu. 2026 Cold Climate Fruit Webinar Series - Part 2: NEWA Fire Blight and Apple Scab
Join us for Part 2 of the 2026 Cold Climate Fruit Webinar Series, hosted by UW-Madison Extension. Dr. Kerik Cox (Cornell University) will discuss background information and updates to the fire blight and apple scab NEWA models.
Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Iw85pd1Q1WI_IrMBei8lA#/registration. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Josie Dillon. Contact Email: josie.dillon@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-733-0895.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit fruit.wisc.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Dane. Kenosha. Racine. Milwaukee. Walworth. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact phone: 2627672916. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/efc.krw.
Monday, February 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training - Altoona
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers of how good husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management conditions. Register at https://www.beeftips.com/cattlemens-corner/beef-quality-assurance/bqa-registration-form/ or call 1-800-728-2333.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Livestock. County: Chippewa. Clark. Dunn. Eau Claire. Taylor. Contact Name: Ryan Sterry. Contact Email: ryan.sterry@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7153086423.
Monday, February 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Eau Claire County Extension Office, 227 1st
Street West, Altoona, WI.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact phone: 6085760147. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Avian Flu (HPAI) Webinar - Best Practices for Dairy Farms & Dairy Employees
Learn about best practices for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) monitoring, prevention, and response for large dairy herds. Content will address both the animal and human concerns for farms.
Speakers:
, Dr. Kate McCoy - Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Unit Supervisor, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Dr. Keith Poulsen - Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. Farm Management. Livestock. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Kim Kester. Contact Email: kkester@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s0Nj665yTRiVaFrIaWw2xw.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit uwmadison.zoom.us. Milk Quality from the Udder World - Trainer Certification Program
Milk Quality from the Udder World is a certification program that builds confident, effective trainers who can lead their teams to implement best practices.
Participants learn how to explain the why behind each step of the milking routine, coach teams to work consistently, and develop the skills needed to prevent mastitis and produce high-quality milk.
To earn the certification, participants must complete two components:
Self-paced online course (about 2 hours) – must be completed before attending the workshop: The course includes five interactive modules covering milk quality, udder anatomy and function, and strategies to maintain healthy udders. After registration, participants receive an email with a link to access the online course. All modules must be completed before the in-person workshop.
One-day, in-person workshop (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.): Participants practice hands-on skills and strengthen their ability to train, communicate, and provide feedback to their teams. The workshop runs from…
Cost: 95. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. County: Kewaunee. Contact Name: Carolina Pinzon. Contact phone: 9205394602. Contact Email: pinzon@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, 625 3rd St, Luxemburg, Wisconsin 54217.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Weed Control Clinic
Topics:
Make Residuals Pay
, Herbicide Resistance Update
, Mixing a Spray Tank
, Emerging Weed Threats
, Post Emergence Tools
, Adjuvants: what, when, why
, Waterhemp and Giant Ragweed
, Local Agronomist Update.
Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. County: Crawford. Contact Name: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082192055.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Crawford Highway Shop
21515 WI-27,
Seneca, WI 54654.
For more info visit lacrosse.extension.wisc.edu. Agritourism Business Development Training - Webinar Series
WI Extension Community Development
This training, developed by Extension’s Agriculture and Community Development Institutes, assists farmers with starting an agritourism business. It also connects farmers with community developers and encourages participants to design businesses that are community-oriented. It provides guidance for community developers to support on-farm businesses and incorporate agritourism into rural economic development strategy.
Module 3: Community Connections: What need are you satisfying?
Module 4: Risk & Regulation: What risks do you need to address?
Module 5: Financial Analysis: How do you know if you’ll be profitable?
Module 6: Marketing and Placemaking: What will your customer experience be like?
See separate listing for the in-person kick-off event on January 31st offering Modules 1 & 2.
Cost: No cost. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Community & Economic Development. County: Crawford. Grant. Lafayette. Vernon. Richland. Contact Name: Sara Tedeschi. Contact phone: 6083261134. Contact Email: sara.tedeschi@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu. Hot Water Seed Treatment Webinar
Disease prevention starts before we even plant our first seeds of the season. There are several practices that are best used together to have the biggest positive impact including variety selection, hot water seed treatment, and greenhouse sanitation. In this webinar we will dig into hot water seed treatment. Topics covered will include the science behind this method, diseases that are seed-borne, and how to implement it on-farm. Featuring Beth Kazmar of Tipi Produce sharing Tipi’s methods, experiences, and tips for efficiency.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/TidIZMBESv2qzPdHkTfJRg. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Emilee Gaulke. Contact Email: Emilee.gaulke@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-917-9788.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
How to Help Child Who Feels Down
Note: This is a two-part class taking place on February 11 and February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Please plan to attend both classes.
We all feel down and blue from time to time, but some people can get stuck feeling that way. When this happens to our children, it can be really hard for them, and for us as their concerned parents. This two-part class will teach you the knowledge and research-based skills to help your child feel better.
In particular, you will learn: What mood is, What factors influence mood, How to help your child improve their mood.
This class is intended for parents of children who feel a little down. If your child struggles with more serious depression, please contact a mental health professional or school counselor.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://forms.gle/4AoeUKE1hPxJ5NaY7.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Lindsay Weymouth. Contact Email: lindsay.weymouth@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082655785.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit forms.gle. Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course 2026
The Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course is for landscape professionals to learn up-to-date, science-based information.
The short course is offered online via Zoom. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons in February, from 1 pm-3:30 pm. There are two speakers for each session date and you can choose to register for all four sessions or selected weekly sessions. If attending all four sessions, the cost is $60, each selected weekly session is $25.
The classes will only be available during the live presentation on the specified date and time. They will NOT be available to view later. No refunds are available. An email will be sent the day before the class to registered participants with their personal link to access that specific Zoom session. This requires a unique email address for EACH registrant.
Cost: $60 for all four sessions or $25 each. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3715.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Planning Ahead (virtual) - Door
Planning Ahead for end of this life. Program topics: getting started, handling financial changes, advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, choices in end-of-life care, final wishes, and understanding grief.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MivsnnhsSmEJ3E. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Door. Kewaunee. Brown. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2263.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Virtual - Zoom.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Weed Control Clinic
Topics:
Make Residuals Pay
, Herbicide Resistance Update
, Mixing a Spray Tank
, Emerging Weed Threats
, Post Emergence Tools
, Adjuvants: what, when, why
, Waterhemp and Giant Ragweed
, Local Agronomist Update.
Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. County: La Crosse. Contact Name: Sam Bibby. Contact Email: sbibby@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082192055.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Town of Greenfield Community Center
N1800 Town Hall Rd,
La Crosse, WI 54601.
For more info visit lacrosse.extension.wisc.edu. Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE
Join us LIVE online for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Program. These live Q&A sessions, held monthly on Wednesdays, is your chance to ask any questions you may have about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental landscapes, lawns, and more. Whether it’s about plant problems, diseases, pesky insects, or the general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with actionable advice and helpful resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Qr3wST8TfK0fYIgC4-wfA. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Amy Freidig. Contact Email: gardening.class@extension.wisc.edu.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
How to Help Child Who Feels Down
Note: This is a two-part class taking place on February 11 and February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Please plan to attend both classes.
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We all feel down and blue from time to time, but some people can get stuck feeling that way. When this happens to our children, it can be really hard for them, and for us as their concerned parents. This two-part class will teach you the knowledge and research-based skills to help your child feel better.
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In particular, you will learn:
What mood is
, What factors influence mood
, How to help your child improve their mood.
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This class is intended for parents of children who feel a little down. If your child struggles with more serious depression, please contact a mental health professional or school counselor.
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💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://forms.gle/4AoeUKE1hPxJ5NaY7.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lindsay Weymouth. Contact Email: lindsay.weymouth@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082655785.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit forms.gle. CAFO Workshop Series
UW–Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are jointly hosting a set of eight in-person/virtual workshops for CAFO permit holders, key employees, livestock producers, their employees and agronomic and engineering consultants around Wisconsin in late January / early February. Designed for producers and their key employees with (or considering) WPDES CAFO permits, their consultants, and agency staff, the workshops will focus on several themes: Preventing common issues with permit renewals/applications , Nutrient management policy updates , Permitting process updates, In addition to DNR staff addressing these and other topics, each location will feature a farmer/agronomist panel focusing on manure hauling/recordkeeping and a research update on addressing common cause of manure spills. Two of the workshop locations (Green Bay and Mauston) will feature separate morning sessions for engineering consultants focusing on more technical information. Registration (for the…
Cost: TBD. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Crops & Soils. Livestock. Water Resources. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Kevin Erb. Contact phone: 920-391-4652. Contact Email: kevin.erb@wisc.edu. Webinar: http://go.wisc.edu/CAFO2026.
Thursday, February 19, 2026.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. 2026 Chippewa Valley Ag Conference
2026 Chippewa Valley Ag Conference, Overview
Join us at the 2026 Chippewa Valley Ag Conference for a full day of learning, networking, and engagement focused on agriculture.
The conference will be held at The Florian Gardens Conference Center and is designed for agricultural producers, agribusiness professionals, and others working across the agricultural sector. Participants will gain practical, research-based insights relevant to decision-making for the upcoming production and marketing season.
The program features a keynote address by Matt Reardon, a panel discussion with local farmers, and multiple timely breakout sessions covering current issues in agriculture. Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist with UW–Madison Division of Extension, will lead a breakout session focused on dairy markets and policy considerations. Additional opportunities for peer-to-peer networking will be available throughout the day.
Whether you are a long-established producer or newer to…
Cost: $30. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Becky Seelen. Contact phone: 715-930-7030. Contact Email: bseelen@sfbank.com.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM.
The Florian Gardens Conference Center
2340 Lorch Ave
Eau Claire WI 54701.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Planning AHEAD (New London)
Planning Ahead is a 7-week program that helps you make important end-of-life decisions so your loved ones won’t have to face them alone. Topics include getting started with planning, handling financial changes, creating advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, exploring choices in end-of-life care, documenting your final wishes, and understanding the grief process. Call Lori at the New London Senior Center to register: 920-982-8522.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Waupaca. Outagamie. Contact Name: Alicia Utke. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-412-1348.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
New London Senior Center
Activity Room
600 W. Washington St.
New London, WI.
SPANISH- Milk Quality from the Udder World - Trainer Certification Program
Milk Quality from the Udder World is a certification program that builds confident, effective trainers who can lead their teams to implement best practices.
Participants learn how to explain the why behind each step of the milking routine, coach teams to work consistently, and develop the skills needed to prevent mastitis and produce high-quality milk.
To earn the certification, participants must complete two components:
Self-paced online course (about 2 hours) – must be completed before attending the workshop: The course includes five interactive modules covering milk quality, udder anatomy and function, and strategies to maintain healthy udders. After registration, participants receive an email with a link to access the online course. All modules must be completed before the in-person workshop.
One-day, in-person workshop (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.): Participants practice hands-on skills and strengthen their ability to train, communicate, and provide feedback to their teams. The workshop runs from…
Cost: 95. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. County: Kewaunee. Contact Name: Carolina Pinzon. Contact phone: 9205394602. Contact Email: pinzon@wisc.edu.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, 625 3rd St, Luxemburg, Wisconsin 54217.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through the tasks and decisions associated with end-of-life.
This program is for people who: Are interested in planning for the end-of-life to make things easier for family members, Have lost a loved one, Are in the process of losing a loved one and are dealing with the transition.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Kenosha. Contact Name: Alana Perez-Valliere. Contact Email: alana.perezvalliere@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-857-1946.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Thursday
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Northside Library
1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140.
For more info visit mykpl.us. Planning AHEAD
Register for the series with George Elias at Calvary Bible Church at 920-475-8114. Registration is only open to those who attend Calvary Bible Church. Limited to 30 participants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah, WI.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Conditions
Are you a family caregiver? Register now for Powerful Tools for Caregivers! This 6 week evidence-based workshop will help you: Build confidence in your decisions, Manage time, set goals, and solve problems, Better communicate your feelings, Make tough decisions, Locate helpful resource, This program includes a free participant workbook!
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. County: Waupaca. Oconto. Contact Name: Alicia Utke. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-412-1348.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Vegetable Production Winter Webinar Series: Vegetable Irrigation Planning
Join Tom Bryan for stories of success, regrets, and automation for 1-5 acre vegetable irrigation systems. From drip tape and wobblers to hardening-off misters and seedling flood tables, irrigation design is always a custom job. So how do you (re)design your own? Tom will discuss his most recent farm project's irrigation design, decisions he regrets, and cheap automation tools. Please come prepared to share your irrigation frustrations and discuss solutions.
Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/r5hiyi. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Ann Kowenstrot. Contact Email: ann.kowenstrot@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2628571947.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu. Vegetable Production Winter Webinar Series: Vegetable Irrigation Planning
Join Tom Bryan for stories of success, regrets, and automation for 1-5 acre vegetable irrigation systems. From drip tape and wobblers to hardening-off misters and seedling flood tables, irrigation design is always a custom job. So how do you (re)design your own? Tom will discuss his most recent farm project's irrigation design, decisions he regrets, and cheap automation tools. Please come prepared to share your irrigation frustrations and discuss solutions.
Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/r5hiyi. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Ann Kowenstrot. Contact Email: ann.kowenstrot@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2628571947.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Green Thumb Gardening Winter 2026: Composting
The 10-session live, online Green Thumb Gardening class series offers in-depth and engaging gardening information on a variety of topics. From starting seeds to composting to managing insect pests, this gardening class series will help home and community garden vegetable gardens to thrive. Speakers will include Extension Horticulture Educators and UW–Madison Dept. of Extension campus outreach specialists.
Composting is a great way to dispose of leftover crop material and turn it into valuable organic matter that you can use later to improve the structure, water-holding capacity, and nutrient content of your soil. Basic composting theory, troubleshooting, and several methods of composting will be covered.
Cost: $12. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. AgrAbility Virtual Neighbor-to-Neighbor Series
🌾 Let’s Talk Farming—Neighbor to Neighbor! 🌾 AgrAbility of Wisconsin invites you to join our virtual Neighbor-to-Neighbor meetings, a relaxed space to connect, share stories, and explore ways to make farming more accessible and sustainable. 🗓 Upcoming Dates: Feb. 19 | 6:00–6:45pm
No formal presentations, just real talk with real neighbors. Bring your lunch, your favorite drink, and your thoughts. Whether you're a farmer, service provider, or community member, we’d love to have you join the conversation. 📲 Register once, attend any or all sessions: 🔗 https://go.wisc.edu/s138qq.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Farm Management. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Health & Well-Being. Livestock. Contact Name: Michelle Bachand. Contact Email: agrability@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-262-9336.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Beef Roundup Webinar Series
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Livestock educators will be joined by Extension Specialists recognized as industry experts from Texas A&M, Nebraska, Kansas State, and Iowa State, to share information on timely topics in beef production. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with other producers and professionals in the beef industry.
1.) December 11th, 2025: Handling Facilities with Dr. Ron Gill, Texas A&M Extension Livestock Specialist
2.) January 15th, 2026: Unlocking the Full Potential of Growth-Enhancing Technologies with Dr. Jessica Sperber, University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension Feedlot Specialist
3.) February 19th, 2026: Asian Longhorned Tick, Dr. Cassandra Olds, Kansas State, Extension Entomologist
4.) March 19th, 2026: Key Considerations for Rebuilding Your Cow Herd with Dr. Randie Culbertson, Iowa State, Extension Cow-calf Specialist
All webinars will be held from 7-8pm CST. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with other producers and professionals…
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q_gUWguARbG-Tlt-yFARLQ#/registration. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. Contact Name: Adam Hartfiel. Contact Email: adam.hartfiel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9206476560.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Virtual Webinar Series.
For more info visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu. Sand Counties Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting Fridays and Saturdays February-October, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information: https://go.wisc.edu/8k58e6.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Wood. Jackson. Portage. Sauk. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sand Valley Golf Resort, 1697 Leopold Way, Nekoosa (Town of Rome), WI 54457.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Making the Cut: Apple Tree Pruning Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on understanding the art and science of pruning apple trees. You will learn the essential why, when and how of fruit tree pruning to encourage healthy trees and improve fruit yield. We will discuss best pruning practices for different kinds of fruit trees, including young vs. mature trees. This workshop is ideal for home fruit growers. After a classroom portion, we'll practice these skills in the orchard. Bring your own tools (e.g. loppers, hand saws, hand pruners).
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Milwaukee. Racine. Waukesha. Contact Name: Josie Dillon. Contact Email: josie.dillon@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-733-0895.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Hunger Task Force Farm and Fish Hatchery, 9000 S 68th St, Franklin, WI.
For more info visit docs.google.com. CANCELLED - 2026 PDDC Ask the Experts Q&A Series
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”), Laura Jull (certified arborist, former member of the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture, and affectionately known as “The Laurox”), Lis Friemoth (former Walworth County horticulturist and affectionately known as “The Garden Hoe”), and Diana Alfuth (former UW Extension horticulture educator for Pierce and St. Croix Counties) for monthly online programs in 2026. Each free session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask your burning gardening questions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: None. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Brian Hudelson.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Dane. Kenosha. Racine. Milwaukee. Walworth. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact phone: 2627672916. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/efc.krw.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Rent Smart is designed to help those who have little to no rental experience or those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Participants may be first time renters, as they graduate from school, homeowners transitioning to renting, individuals with poor rental or,
credit history, or individuals who have other issues that may cause potential landlords to perceive them as high-risk tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Kenosha. Contact Name: Alana Perez-Valliere. Contact Email: alana.perezvalliere@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-857-1946.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Monday
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Northside Library
1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140.
For more info visit mykpl.us. 1.1 Field & Vegetable Pesticide Certification Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
The Metropolis - Skybox Banquet Hall, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Holding Ground, Letting Go: A guided approach to farm transition and legacy
Foxhead Regenerative Agriculture Project (FoxRAP), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, Renewing the Countryside, and Southwest Counseling, is launching a no-cost pilot program to help aging farmers navigate the technical and emotional complexities of a farm transition. The project, titled Holding Ground, Letting Go: A guided approach to farm transition and legacy supports farmers aged 58+ in east central Wisconsin.
The pilot program is seeking participation from 30 producers aged 58 and older in the Upper Fox River watershed, which includes Green Lake County and Fond Du Lac County. Any other nearby farmers who are interested in farm transition planning are encouraged to attend, whether or not they have identified successors.
The program includes two in-person group workshops at American Legion Post 306 in Green Lake, Wisconsin—February 24 and March 31 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.—followed by personalized, one-on-one coaching and technical assistance from March to September…
Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Farm Management. County: Green Lake. Fond du Lac. Marquette. Waushara. Columbia. Dodge. Washington. Sheboygan. Manitowoc. Calumet. Winnebago. Contact Name: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-263-3485.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Green Lake, American Legion Post 306, 518 Water St, Green Lake, WI 54941, USA.
For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu. Direct Marketing Workshop
Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef, or considering it, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers.
Cost: $25. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Livestock. County: Pierce. Saint Croix. Pepin. Buffalo. Chippewa. Eau Claire. Dunn. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM.
Morning: American Legion, 132 Pine Ave E, Plum City, WI 54761
Afternoon: JM Watkins, W2431 US-10, Maiden Rock, WI 54750.
For more info visit www.beeftips.com. Shaping Tomorrow's Milking Technologies
Shaping Tomorrow’s Milking Technologies
Free Conference Explores the Future of Advanced Milking Technologies
Dairy farmers, consultants, students, and service providers are invited to attend an innovative conference on robotic and advanced milking technologies. This event will feature expert presentations from the University of Wisconsin, the University of Minnesota, and Iowa State University Extension, focusing on the profitability, labor efficiency, and herd health impacts of these technologies.
Event Details:
The conference is offered at two locations to better serve and connect with farmers across Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. Registration starts at 9:30am with the program starting at 10:00 am.
, Iowa: Tuesday, February 10, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Terrace View Sioux Center (230 St Andrews Way, Sioux Center, IA 51250), Wisconsin: Wednesday, February 25, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Crawford County Extension (225 N Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821), Why Attend:
Attendees will gain valuable…
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. Farm Management. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Stephanie Plaster.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Crawford County Extension (225 N Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821).
For more info visit go.iastate.edu. Luana Savings Bank Ag Symposium
Luana Savings Bank Annual Farmer Meeting
Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, will present a dairy markets outlook at the annual farmer meeting hosted by Luana Savings Bank.
The program is designed for agricultural producers in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin and will focus on current conditions in U.S. dairy markets, including recent price movements, supply and demand fundamentals, and policy-related considerations relevant to farm-level decision-making. The dairy markets presentation will complement additional program content covering grain markets and crop insurance topics.
The meeting is held annually and typically draws 30 to 50 farmers from the region. Lunch is provided, followed by the afternoon speaker program.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Geordan Hanson. Contact phone: 563-539-2166. Contact Email: ghanson@luanasavingsbank.com.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Luana Savings Bank
100 Harvest Drive
Luana, Iowa 52156.
For more info visit www.luanasavingsbank.com. Agritourism Business Development Training - Webinar Series
WI Extension Community Development
This training, developed by Extension’s Agriculture and Community Development Institutes, assists farmers with starting an agritourism business. It also connects farmers with community developers and encourages participants to design businesses that are community-oriented. It provides guidance for community developers to support on-farm businesses and incorporate agritourism into rural economic development strategy.
Module 3: Community Connections: What need are you satisfying?
Module 4: Risk & Regulation: What risks do you need to address?
Module 5: Financial Analysis: How do you know if you’ll be profitable?
Module 6: Marketing and Placemaking: What will your customer experience be like?
See separate listing for the in-person kick-off event on January 31st offering Modules 1 & 2.
Cost: No cost. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Community & Economic Development. County: Crawford. Grant. Lafayette. Vernon. Richland. Contact Name: Sara Tedeschi. Contact phone: 6083261134. Contact Email: sara.tedeschi@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu. Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course 2026
The Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Short Course is for landscape professionals to learn up-to-date, science-based information.
The short course is offered online via Zoom. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons in February, from 1 pm-3:30 pm. There are two speakers for each session date and you can choose to register for all four sessions or selected weekly sessions. If attending all four sessions, the cost is $60, each selected weekly session is $25.
The classes will only be available during the live presentation on the specified date and time. They will NOT be available to view later. No refunds are available. An email will be sent the day before the class to registered participants with their personal link to access that specific Zoom session. This requires a unique email address for EACH registrant.
Cost: $60 for all four sessions or $25 each. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3715.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Houseplant Essentials
Learn about the essentials of what houseplants need, common problems, and tips to get your plants back into shape!
Optional: Do you have a houseplant that doesn't look so good? Bring it with you and we will figure out how to make it thrive.
This free event is hosted by UW Extension Horticulture Educator Julie Hill.
Held in the Library Meeting Room.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Jefferson. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact phone: 2627414958. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Jefferson Public Library
321 South Main St
Jefferson, WI 53549.
For more info visit live-jeffersonpl.pantheonsite.io. 2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks - Fun and Games at the PDDC!
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”) to learn about the UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic and the services and activities that it sponsors. This presentation will include information on both the diagnostic services and outreach efforts provided by the PDDC, as well as information on new and (hopefully) fun and exciting projects that have recently debuted or are currently in the works.
Cost: None. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Brian Hudelson.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. Eau Claire County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Eau Claire. Contact Name: Kristi Peterson. Contact Email: kristi.peterson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-839-4712.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Eau Claire County Extension Office, 227 1st St W A, Altoona, WI 54720.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Lafayette County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Lafayette. Contact Name: Jordyn Sattler. Contact Email: jordyn.sattler@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-228-0208.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Lafayette County Ames Multipurpse Building, 11974 Ames Rd, Darlington, WI 53530.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Marathon County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Melissa Ohlrich. Contact Email: melissa.ohlrich@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-743-5124.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Lake View Conference Center, 1000 Lake View Drive, Wausau, WI 54403.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Outagamie County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Outagamie. Contact Name: Amy Beck. Contact Email: amy.beck@outagamie.org. Contact phone: 920-832-1859.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Extension Outagamie County Office, 3365 W Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54914.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Portage County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Portage. Contact Name: Denise Rocha. Contact Email: denise.rocha@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-346-1316.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Portage Co Annex Building, 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Rock County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Rock. Contact Name: Brad Meier. Contact Email: bradley.meier@co.rock.wi.us. Contact phone: 608-757-5066.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Rock County Extension, 3506 US 51, Janesville, WI 53545.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Sauk County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Sauk. Contact Name: Jennifer Nelson. Contact Email: jennifer.nelson@saukcountywi.gov. Contact phone: 608-355-3250.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Sauk County West Square Building, 505 Broadway St. Baraboo, WI 53913.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Vernon County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Vernon. Contact Name: Miranda Wontor. Contact Email: mwontor@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-637-5267.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Vernon County Building, 1320 Bad Axe Ct, Viroqua, WI 54665.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register for the series with George Elias at Calvary Bible Church at 920-475-8114. Registration is only open to those who attend Calvary Bible Church. Limited to 30 participants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah, WI.
Green Thumb Gardening Winter 2026: Vegetable Insect Management
The 10-session live, online Green Thumb Gardening class series offers in-depth and engaging gardening information on a variety of topics. From starting seeds to composting to managing insect pests, this gardening class series will help home and community garden vegetable gardens to thrive. Speakers will include Extension Horticulture Educators and UW–Madison Dept. of Extension campus outreach specialists.
Dr. Russ Groves of UW-Madison Wisconsin Vegetable Crop Entomology will review the life cycles common insect pests of a variety of crops and give you techniques to combat them in the garden. You will receive a number of electronic fact sheets on insects covered during the talk.
Cost: $12. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Human Club: MUD Potluck
Come eat, share, and grow with Human Club and the Milwaukee Urban Demo Farms (MUD) Network!
REGISTER HERE
Guests are invited to bring a potluck-style dish or a recipe to share as we gather for food and conversation. Participants will also have the chance to plant seeds with the MUD Network and get their hands a little dirty while thinking about care and connection in Milwaukee. Optional donations of unopened, unexpired non-perishables will be collected for UWM’s campus food pantry.
Let’s mix, mingle, and dig in – literally and figuratively.
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Since 1968, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Center for 21st Century Studies (C21) has worked to build a community of scholars to address the most pressing issues of our time. As one of the first humanities research centers in the United States, C21 has been at the forefront of major developments in interdisciplinary humanities for over half a century. Through collaboration and individual reflection, C21 fosters innovative research at the intersection of…
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Community Food Systems. Gardening & Horticulture. Named Program: CDI - Milwaukee Urban Demonstration Farms. County: Milwaukee. Contact Name: Meag Sargent. Contact Email: mudfarms@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: (414) 615-0531.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Curtin 939
3243 N Downer Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
United States.
For more info visit uwm.edu. Madison Parks/FUN Master Naturalist Training
A 40 hour training, meeting February-November, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin’s natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information: https://go.wisc.edu/h249gs.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Dane. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Warner Park Community Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Stevens Point Lawns Gone Native Program
The Center for Land Use Education is offering a FREE spring webinar series to highlight recent research projects. The March 2nd webinar will provide an analysis of the City of Stevens Point Lawns Gone Native program. We will discuss motivations for participating in No Mow May, opinions on native planting, and barriers to doing so in our community.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIDktAISRsGv-L6V_05rkw#/registration. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Citizen Science. Community & Economic Development. Gardening & Horticulture. Local Government Education. Contact Name: Rebecca Roberts. Contact Email: rebecca.roberts@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-346-4322.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uwsp.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Dane. Kenosha. Racine. Milwaukee. Walworth. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact phone: 2627672916. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/efc.krw.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Rent Smart is designed to help those who have little to no rental experience or those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Participants may be first time renters, as they graduate from school, homeowners transitioning to renting, individuals with poor rental or,
credit history, or individuals who have other issues that may cause potential landlords to perceive them as high-risk tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Kenosha. Contact Name: Alana Perez-Valliere. Contact Email: alana.perezvalliere@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-857-1946.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Monday
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Northside Library
1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140.
For more info visit mykpl.us. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Monthly Money Matters Live - Spending Plans & Budgeting
Want to feel more confident with or in control of your money?
Attend this session for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where we’ll talk about simple ways to track your spending, set goals, and build a budget that actually works for you.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Monthly Money Matters Live - Spending Plans & Budgeting
Want to feel more confident with or in control of your money?
Attend this session for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where we’ll talk about simple ways to track your spending, set goals, and build a budget that actually works for you.
Cost: FREE! Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Jonathon Ferguson. Contact Email: jonathon.ferguson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register with Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. 3.0 Turf & Landscape Pesticide Certification Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
The Metropolis - Skybox Banquet Hall, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Vegetable Production Winter Webinar Series: Managing Soil Water for Irrigated and Dryland Farming
Understanding how water moves, stores, and is available for plant uptake in the soil is one of the first steps in crop water management. This session will discuss how to determine plant available water, monitor soil moisture, and apply these approaches in everyday irrigation management.
Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/em56q2. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Ann Kowenstrot. Contact Email: ann.kowenstrot@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2628571947.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu. TEAMs: Training and Education for Aspiring Managers
Hired farm managers play a crucial role on diversified vegetable farms. While having their production, maintenance, and organizational skills dialed in is a major part of the job, farm managers do so much more. They motivate and lead other employees, they support a positive workplace environment, and they help address conflict - all while working closely with the farm employer to support a sustainable farm business. This online series was created in partnership with farm managers - who are also co-trainers on each of the four sessions - and is full of practical examples and opportunities for farmers to learn with and from one another.
A limited number of scholarships are available for farm employees requesting financial assistance. Please contact Sarah (sjanes@wisc.edu) for additional information.
For farm employers investing in professional development for their crews, discounted registration is available when registering more than one employee for TEAMs. Please note: you will be prompted to provide employ…
Cost: $65-$100. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Sarah Janes Ugoretz. Contact Email: sjanes@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-234-1561.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Landscape Professionals Conference
Designed to enhance landscape professional skills with both classroom and hands-on training – at Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh (500 E County Rd Y).
Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for one of three focus tracks: Hardscape, Landscape, or Maintenance. Every participant will receive additional education in Truck & Trailer Safety, and Personal Equipment Safety. The hands-on training is a great opportunity for new hired employees in addition to skill refresh for current teams.
Enhance skills in:
Safety, Tools, Operations, Plan Reading, Excavation, Patio & Retaining Wall Installation
Plant Identification, Planting Techniques, Edging Installation
Pruning, Turf, Fertilizer & Spray, Weed ID, Mulching, Insect Control, Lighting & Irrigation.
Cost: $150. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Brown. Calumet. Waupaca. Shawano. Contact Name: Kaitlin Bricco. Contact phone: 920-832-4764. Contact Email: kaitlin.bricco@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – Thursday, March 5, 2026, 3:30 AM.
Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh WI.
For more info visit outagamie.extension.wisc.edu. Understanding AI: A Forum for Local & Tribal Governments (WI Dells)
Join Extension and UW-Madison experts to gain a clear understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI. Through hands-on sessions and discussions tailored to address the unique needs of local and tribal governments, participants will gain critical tools and strategies. For more details, please visit the AI Forums website: https://extension.wisc.edu/aiforums/.
Cost: $50. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Local Government Education. Community & Economic Development. Contact Name: Keri Robbins. Contact Email: ai-info@extension.wisc.edu.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Wisconsin Dells, Kalahari Resort.
For more info visit extension.wisc.edu. Understanding AI: A Forum for Local Government | Wisconsin Dells
WI Extension Community Development
Join Extension and UW-Madison experts at one of four locations throughout the state to gain a clear understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI.
Through hands-on sessions and lectures tailored to address the unique needs of local government, participants will gain critical tools and strategies.
Cost: $50. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: John Parrish. Contact phone: (608) 263-5624. Contact Email: jcparrish@wisc.edu.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells.
For more info visit extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Emerging Berry Crops Winter Webinar Series: Elderberries and Currants
Considering growing berries for market or adding to your current production system? Join us in learning more about elderberries and currants as emerging berry crops in the Upper Midwest.
Presenter information:
Mike Breckel farms elderberries at Ocooch Mountain Elderberries in the Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin. He also conducts on-farm research and variety selections on his farm. In addition, Mike designs and sells high capacity rotary destemmers for commercial growers. He is a member of the Driftless Berry Growers, a collective of elderberry, currant, and aronia growers based in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Mike will share his experiences growing and marketing elderberries and his work building destemmers.
Dr. Lily Hislop is the elderberry and currant breeder at Savanna Institute, a non-profit based in Spring Green, Wisconsin that supports agroforestry in the Midwest. Her focus is breeding new cultivars to be disease resistant, easily harvested, flavorful, and suitable for growing in Midw…
Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - Emerging Crops. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Ann Kowenstrot.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register for the series with George Elias at Calvary Bible Church at 920-475-8114. Registration is only open to those who attend Calvary Bible Church. Limited to 30 participants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah, WI.
Green Thumb Gardening Winter 2026: Vegetable Garden Weed Management
The 10-session live, online Green Thumb Gardening class series offers in-depth and engaging gardening information on a variety of topics. From starting seeds to composting to managing insect pests, this gardening class series will help home and community garden vegetable gardens to thrive. Speakers will include Extension Horticulture Educators and UW–Madison Dept. of Extension campus outreach specialists.
Learn how to identify various common weeds in the vegetable garden and use their life cycles and other techniques to manage them. Cultural techniques will be stressed, but organic and traditional chemical control products will be briefly discussed as well.
Cost: $12. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register with Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Resilient Co-Parenting: Co-Parenting Teens
Resilient Co-Parenting: Co-Parenting Teens, Description:
Resilient Co-Parenting is a monthly class series for parents and caregivers who are raising their children together while living apart. Join other parents and caregivers to receive support on your co-parenting journey.
This month’s class focuses on co-parenting teens. Teenagers need ongoing support to grow into happy, healthy adults. Learn cooperative co-parenting techniques to help your teen build positive family relationships, a healthy lifestyle, and community connections.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/132w5f.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/132w5f. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. VITAL Producer Event
Valuably Informed Thriving Agriculture Leader (VITAL). Growing dairy. Growing Leaders. Open to all producers and industry. A day of learning; topics include Animal Welfare from the Animal Perspective, Producer Panel, Raising Calves and Inga Orth-Featured Speaker. The day includes breaks with featured cheeses and a farm to table lunch.
Cost: $30. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. County: Manitowoc. Contact Name: Angie Ulness. Contact Email: angie.ulness@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-901-6929.
Friday, March 6, 2026.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Checking your Farm Pulse in Today's Markets
Decision making in agriculture often blends business, family, and long-term planning. Checking Your Farm Pulse in Today’s Markets offers a forum to explore these choices through practical discussion of business planning, enterprise budgeting, and contracts. The event highlights perspectives from women in agribusiness, while welcoming all who support farm decision making, with a focus on building stability today and a lasting generational legacy.
Cost: $20.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. County: Chippewa. Contact Name: Teal Polzin. Contact Email: teal.polzin@wisc.edu.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest
19947 Co Hwy J, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.
For more info visit chippewa.extension.wisc.edu. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu/families-finances-wellness/co-parenting/.
Cost: $35. Registration Required: No. Webinar: https://kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu/families-finances-wellness/co-parenting/. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Renee Koenig. Contact Email: renee.koenig@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 388-7137.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu. Direct Marketing Workshop
Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef, or considering it, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers.
Cost: $25. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Livestock. County: La Crosse. Monroe. Vernon. Richland. Sauk. Juneau. Crawford. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM.
Morning: Sheriff's Office Training Room, 1320 Bad Axe Court, Viroqua, WI 54665
Afternoon: Nordik Meats, E7342 Three Chimney Road, Viroqua, WI 54665.
For more info visit www.beeftips.com. Valuably Informed Thriving Agriculture Leader
The Valuably Informed Thriving Agriculture Leader (VITAL) program is an annual event organized by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension for dairy farmers, agriculture professionals, and dairy employees, where they have the opportunity to learn, network, and grow. Topics for the 2026 event will focus on heifers and calf health and management and proactively restoring personal life balance.
Cost: $30 before 3/5/26. $35 walk-in. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. Farm Management. County: Brown. Door. Kewaunee. Manitowoc. Sheboygan. Fond du Lac. Dodge. Winnebago. Outagamie. Shawano. Marinette. Oconto. Contact Name: Aerica Bjurstrom. Contact phone: 920-388-7138. Contact Email: aerica.bjurstrom@wisc.edu.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
7001 Gass Lake Road
Manitowoc, WI 54220.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Making the Cut: Grape Pruning Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on understanding the art and science of pruning grape vines. You will learn the essential “why, when, and how” of fruit pruning to encourage healthy trees/vines and improve fruit yield. We will discuss best pruning practices for different kinds of fruit trees and vines, including young vs. mature specimens. This workshop is ideal for experienced fruit growers, though all are welcome to attend regardless of skill level. After a classroom portion, we'll practice these skills in the orchard. Bring your own tools (e.g. loppers, hand saws, hand pruners).
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Crops & Soils. County: Dane. Iowa. Sauk. Green. Contact Name: Josie Dillon. Contact Email: josie.dillon@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-733-0895.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
West Madison Ag Research Station (WMARS), 8502 Mineral Point Rd, Verona, WI.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Rent Smart
What you will learn:
Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Clark. Contact Name: Crystal Walters. Contact Email: crystal.walters@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7157435126.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Greenwood Public Library.
For more info visit clark.extension.wisc.edu. Making the Cut: Hands-on Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on understanding the art and science of pruning your fruit trees. You will learn the essential why, when and how of fruit tree pruning to encourage healthy trees and improve fruit yield. We will discuss best pruning practices for different kinds of fruit trees, including young vs. mature trees. This is ideal for home fruit growers. After a classroom portion, we'll practice these skills in the Campus Garden. BYO tools (e.g. loppers, hand saws, hand pruners).
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Walworth. Jefferson. Rock. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414958.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI.
For more info visit www.uww.edu. Seed-Starting Class
This in-person class for adults features a lecture on starting seeds of vegetable and flower seeds, followed by a hands-on session in the Dane County Extension greenhouse where you can practice techniques learned in class and leave with up to a flat of vegetable and flower seeds.
The class addresses how to best start seeds (indoors or outdoors) and grow healthy seedlings to be transplanted using proper media, media temperature, water, and lighting. The class allows the audience to gain greater success in seed-starting and maintaining healthy, robust seedlings that perform better in the garden and lead to better productivity of food crops and flowers.
Dates/Times
Choose one of the following dates:
Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 | 10a-12p
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 | 10a-12p
Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 | 10a-12p.
Cost: $13. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Dane. Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3715.
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UW–Madison Extension Dane County
5201 Fen Oak Drive
Madison, WI 53718.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Climate Change, Outdoor Recreation and Resilient Tourism
The Center for Land Use Education is offering a FREE spring webinar series to highlight recent research projects. The March 9th webinar will provide a broad overview of the current and future impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. Speakers will discuss outreach materials, educational materials, and future work designed to support tourism-based communities.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIDktAISRsGv-L6V_05rkw#/registration. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Citizen Science. Community & Economic Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: Rebecca Roberts. Contact Email: rebecca.roberts@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-346-4322.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uwsp.edu. Climate Change, Outdoor Recreation and Resilient Tourism
The Center for Land Use Education is offering a FREE spring webinar series to highlight recent research projects. The March 9th webinar will provide a broad overview of the current and future impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. Speakers will discuss outreach materials, educational materials, and future work designed to support tourism-based communities.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIDktAISRsGv-L6V_05rkw#/registration. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Citizen Science. Community & Economic Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: Rebecca Roberts. Contact Email: rebecca.roberts@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-346-4322.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uwsp.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Dane. Kenosha. Racine. Milwaukee. Walworth. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact phone: 2627672916. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/efc.krw.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Fathers Teach Kindness
Focus on Fathers is a free monthly online lunch-and-learn series, designed for dads, and is open to all parents and caregivers. Strengthen family bonds, support your child’s emotional growth, and connect with others navigating the joys and challenges of parenting today. Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1 PM.
This month's class is called Fathers Teach Kindness. Telling kids to “be kind” isn’t enough—kindness is something they learn. This class helps fathers teach empathy, compassion, and caring through everyday moments. Join us and help your child grow into a kind and thoughtful person.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Patricia Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
This class if virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Focus on Fathers
Focus on Fathers, Description: Looking to build a stronger
bond with your child and connect with other parents? Focus on Fathers is a free, online parenting series designed especially for dads and open to everyone. Join anytime! This series offers something valuable for everyone.
2026 Schedule: Jan 13: Fathers Help Children Stand Up for Themselves, Feb 10: Fathers Teach Values, March 10: Fathers Teach Kindness, April 14: Fathers Communicate with Children, May 12: Relax and Enjoy Fathering, June 9: Fathers Teach Perspective, July 14: Fathers Help Children Make Good Choices, August 11: Fathers Help Children Handle Emotions, September 8: Fathers Teach Children To Be Good Citizens
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/q07qp0. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Patricia Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register with Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Direct Marketing Workshop
Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef, or considering it, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers.
Cost: $25. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Livestock. County: Outagamie. Brown. Calumet. Winnebago. Waupaca. Manitowoc. Fond du Lac. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM.
Morning: Grand Stay Hotel, 1541 Arbor Way, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Afternoon: Haen Meats, 600 County Hwy KK, Kaukauna, WI 54130.
For more info visit www.beeftips.com. TEAMs: Training and Education for Aspiring Managers
Hired farm managers play a crucial role on diversified vegetable farms. While having their production, maintenance, and organizational skills dialed in is a major part of the job, farm managers do so much more. They motivate and lead other employees, they support a positive workplace environment, and they help address conflict - all while working closely with the farm employer to support a sustainable farm business. This online series was created in partnership with farm managers - who are also co-trainers on each of the four sessions - and is full of practical examples and opportunities for farmers to learn with and from one another.
A limited number of scholarships are available for farm employees requesting financial assistance. Please contact Sarah (sjanes@wisc.edu) for additional information.
For farm employers investing in professional development for their crews, discounted registration is available when registering more than one employee for TEAMs. Please note: you will be prompted to provide employ…
Cost: $65-$100. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Sarah Janes Ugoretz. Contact Email: sjanes@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-234-1561.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. 3.0 Turf & Landscape Pesticide Certification Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Fox Valley Technical College - DJ Bordini Center, Rm BC112A, 5 N Systems Dr, Appleton, WI 54914.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. CANCELLED - 5.0 Aquatic & Mosquito Pesticide Certification Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register for the series with George Elias at Calvary Bible Church at 920-475-8114. Registration is only open to those who attend Calvary Bible Church. Limited to 30 participants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah, WI.
Green Thumb Gardening Winter 2026: Cover Crops for the Vegetable Garden
The 10-session live, online Green Thumb Gardening class series offers in-depth and engaging gardening information on a variety of topics. From starting seeds to composting to managing insect pests, this gardening class series will help home and community garden vegetable gardens to thrive. Speakers will include Extension Horticulture Educators and UW–Madison Dept. of Extension campus outreach specialists.
Cover crops bring extra nutrients to the soil and help control weeds. Some also attract pollinators, which can help increase your crop yield. We will talk about different types of cover crops to use in different situations, as well as when to plant and how to remove them.
Cost: $12. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register with Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. 2026 Cold Climate Fruit Webinar Series - Part 3: Organic Fire Blight and Apple Scab Management
Join us for Part 3 of the 2026 Cold Climate Fruit Webinar Series, hosted by UW-Madison Extension. Dr. Kerik Cox (Cornell University) will present on best practices related to organic management of fire blight and apple scab.
Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ZRi0F-WQimKxK12Y313IA#/registration. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Josie Dillon. Contact Email: josie.dillon@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-733-0895.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit fruit.wisc.edu. Making the Cut: Apple and Grape Pruning Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on understanding the art and science of pruning apple trees and grape vines. You will learn the essential “why, when, and how” of fruit tree/vine pruning to encourage healthy trees and improve fruit yield. We will discuss best pruning practices for different kinds of fruit trees/vines, including young vs. mature specimens. This workshop is ideal for home fruit growers. After a classroom portion, we'll practice these skills in the orchard. Bring your own tools (e.g. loppers, hand saws, hand pruners).
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Dane. Iowa. Sauk. Green. Rock. Jefferson. Columbia. Dodge. Contact Name: Josie Dillon. Contact Email: josie.dillon@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-733-0895.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Midvale Community Garden, 502 Caromar Dr, Madison, WI.
For more info visit docs.google.com. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Mead Wildlife Area Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting March 16-21, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information: https://go.wisc.edu/25y22p.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Portage. Wood. Marathon. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
George W. Mead Wildlife Area, 201517 Cty Hwy S, Milladore, WI 54454.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Financial Coaching Foundations
This course is designed to provide social workers, case managers, and other professionals who provide direct services to individuals with the knowledge and skills to help clients craft solutions to their problems.
Financial Coaching Foundations will be held via Zoom on the following dates from 10 am-12:30 pm CT: March 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30. There is a check-in session to ensure access to materials on March 9 from 10 am-11 am CT.
Participants who complete all five sessions will be eligible to receive 1.4 CEUs through the University of Wisconsin.
In the past, this course has filled up fast and has drawn in a national (and even international) audience.
If you are interested, register as soon as possible! This class will most likely reach its capacity quickly.
The final registration date is March 2 (if it does not fill up sooner).
Help your clients build skills for lasting change with Financial Coaching!
Participants will: Practice foundational coaching skills for deeper listening and impactful…
Cost: $325. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Virtually Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Seed-Starting Class
This in-person class for adults features a lecture on starting seeds of vegetable and flower seeds, followed by a hands-on session in the Dane County Extension greenhouse where you can practice techniques learned in class and leave with up to a flat of vegetable and flower seeds.
The class addresses how to best start seeds (indoors or outdoors) and grow healthy seedlings to be transplanted using proper media, media temperature, water, and lighting. The class allows the audience to gain greater success in seed-starting and maintaining healthy, robust seedlings that perform better in the garden and lead to better productivity of food crops and flowers.
Dates/Times
Choose one of the following dates:
Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 | 10a-12p
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 | 10a-12p
Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 | 10a-12p.
Cost: $13. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Dane. Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3715.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UW–Madison Extension Dane County
5201 Fen Oak Drive
Madison, WI 53718.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Rent Smart
Rent Smart is designed to help those who have little to no rental experience or those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Participants may be first time renters, as they graduate from school, homeowners transitioning to renting, individuals with poor rental or,
credit history, or individuals who have other issues that may cause potential landlords to perceive them as high-risk tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Kenosha. Contact Name: Alana Perez-Valliere. Contact Email: alana.perezvalliere@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-857-1946.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Monday
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Northside Library
1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140.
For more info visit mykpl.us. Parents Forever
Parents Forever
Parents Forever is an educational class for parents and caregivers in the process of divorce, already divorced, or never married but separating. In this class, you will learn how family transitions affect children and how children experience family conflict. You will learn how to care for yourself during your family transition and how to prevent and reduce conflict.
**Please Note: This class may or may not meet the requirement for court mandated co-parenting classes for divorcing parents. Please confirm with your county before registering for this class for that purpose.
💻 Virtual and low-cost
📌 Space is limited – registration is required.
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/2nyjet.
Cost: $35. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/2nyjet. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Understanding AI: A Forum for Local & Tribal Governments (Oshkosh)
Join Extension and UW-Madison experts to gain a clear understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI. Through hands-on sessions and discussions tailored to address the unique needs of local and tribal governments, participants will gain critical tools and strategies. For more details, please visit the AI Forums website: https://extension.wisc.edu/aiforums/.
Cost: $50. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Local Government Education. Community & Economic Development. Contact Name: Keri Robbins. Contact Email: ai-info@extension.wisc.edu.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Oshkosh, Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center.
For more info visit extension.wisc.edu. Understanding AI: A Forum for Local Government | Oshkosh
WI Extension Community Development
Join Extension and UW-Madison experts at one of four locations throughout the state to gain a clear understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI.
Through hands-on sessions and lectures tailored to address the unique needs of local government, participants will gain critical tools and strategies.
Cost: $50. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: John Parrish. Contact phone: (608) 263-5624. Contact Email: jcparrish@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center, Oshkosh.
For more info visit extension.wisc.edu. Chippewa County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Chippewa. Contact Name: Amber Gilles. Contact Email: amber.gilles@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-726-7950.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Chippewa Valley Dairy Supply, 6053 County Hwy G, Stanley, WI 54768
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For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Dane County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Dane. Contact Name: Alexis Salazar. Contact Email: Alexis@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: (608) 224-3704.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Dane County Extension
, 5201 Fen Oak Dr. Madison, WI 53718, Driftless conference Room.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Kenosha County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Kenosha. Contact Name: April Webb. Contact Email: april.webb@kenoshacountywi.gov. Contact phone: 262-857-1893.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Kenosha County Center, 916 E Elm St, 19600 75th St, Bristol, WI 53104, Conference room A.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Kewaunee County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Kewaunee. Contact Name: Linda Healey. Contact Email: linda.healey@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-388-7141.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Kewaunee Co Fairgrounds Building, 9625 3rd St, Luxemburg, WI 54217.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Sauk County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Sauk. Contact Name: Jennifer Nelson. Contact Email: jennifer.nelson@saukcountywi.gov. Contact phone: 608-355-3250.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Sauk County West Square Building, 505 Broadway St. Baraboo, WI 53913.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Shawano County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Shawano. Contact Name: Tami Goers. Contact Email: tami.goers@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-526-6136.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Shawano County Courthouse, 311 N Main St. Shawano, WI , Rms A/B.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Trempealeau County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Trempealeau. Contact Name: Ericka Anderson. Contact Email: ericka.anderson@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Trempealeau County Courthouse, Tremplo room
, 18600 Hobson St, Whitehall, WI 54773.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Walworth County- General Farm Pesticide Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Walworth. Contact Name: Maria Nelson. Contact Email: maria.nelson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4963.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Walworth County Extension, 100 W Walworth St, Elkhorn, WI 53121.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Direct Marketing Workshop
Workshops for Wisconsin farmers who are direct marketing beef, or considering it, will be held in four regional locations in the coming months. The workshops are offered by the Wisconsin Beef Council and are being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. This will be an opportunity to network with fellow beef producers who are direct marketing, as well as the processors who play a key role in getting beef to consumers.
Cost: $25. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Livestock. County: Rock. Dane. Jefferson. Green. Walworth. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM.
Morning: Boxcars, 108 Allen Street, Clinton, WI 53525
Afternoon: Country Pride Meats, 109 Church Street, Clinton, WI 53525.
For more info visit www.beeftips.com. Automatic Milking Systems: Learn Before You Invest
Join us for an Automatic Milking System Field Day on March 17th featuring farm tours of Heeg Brothers Dairy (Colby, WI) and JTP Farms (Dorchester, WI) along with a lunch and learn session at the Johnson Town Hall. This event offers a chance to see robotic milking systems in action and ask questions about management, performance, and return on investment.
There is no registration fee to attend this event. However, registration is required to help plan for the meal and organize the tours for an engaging experience.
Learn more about the event and find registration at https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu/2026/01/13/automatic-milking-systems-learn-before-you-invest/.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Dairy. Farm Management. County: Marathon. Clark. Wood. Taylor. Jackson. Chippewa. Eau Claire. Contact Name: Katelyn Goldsmith. Contact Email: katelyn.goldsmith@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-262-3872.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Athens, WI.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Badger Dairy Insight
A monthly webinar on topics from reproduction and genetics, animal health and welfare, nutrition, and emerging technologies. To see the monthly speaker please visit https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu.
Registration Required: No. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact phone: 6085760147. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Dane. Grant. Green. Lafayette. Richland. Contact Name: Beverly Doll. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/24ctvy.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD (Virtual) - Oconto
Planning Ahead is a 7-week program that helps you make important end-of-life decisions so your loved ones won’t have to face them alone. Topics include getting started with planning, handling financial changes, creating advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, exploring choices in end-of-life care, documenting your final wishes, and understanding the grief process.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Shawano. Marinette. Menominee. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact phone: 920-834-6848. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/n7y852.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Planning AHEAD
Register with Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. 1.1 Field & Vegetable ZOOM Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions.
NO EXAM is given for ZOOM events. You will need to contact DATCP to set up your exam time.
Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Online ZOOM Training.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Understanding AI: A Forum for Local & Tribal Governments (Eau Claire)
Join Extension and UW-Madison experts to gain a clear understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI. Through hands-on sessions and discussions tailored to address the unique needs of local and tribal governments, participants will gain critical tools and strategies. For more details, please visit the AI Forums website: https://extension.wisc.edu/aiforums/.
Cost: $50. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Local Government Education. Community & Economic Development. Contact Name: Keri Robbins. Contact Email: ai-info@extension.wisc.edu.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Eau Claire, Lismore Hotel.
For more info visit extension.wisc.edu. Understanding AI: A Forum for Local Government | Eau Claire
WI Extension Community Development
Join Extension and UW-Madison experts at one of four locations throughout the state to gain a clear understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI.
Through hands-on sessions and lectures tailored to address the unique needs of local government, participants will gain critical tools and strategies.
Cost: $50. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: John Parrish. Contact phone: (608) 263-5624. Contact Email: jcparrish@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
The Lismore Hotel, Eau Claire.
For more info visit extension.wisc.edu. Milk Quality from the Udder World - Trainer Certification Program
Milk Quality from the Udder World is a certification program that builds confident, effective trainers who can lead their teams to implement best practices.
Participants learn how to explain the why behind each step of the milking routine, coach teams to work consistently, and develop the skills needed to prevent mastitis and produce high-quality milk.
To earn the certification, participants must complete two components:
Self-paced online course (about 2 hours) – must be completed before attending the workshop: The course includes five interactive modules covering milk quality, udder anatomy and function, and strategies to maintain healthy udders. After registration, participants receive an email with a link to access the online course. All modules must be completed before the in-person workshop.
One-day, in-person workshop (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.): Participants practice hands-on skills and strengthen their ability to train, communicate, and provide feedback to their teams. The workshop runs from…
Cost: 95. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. County: Dane. Contact Name: Carolina Pinzon. Contact phone: 9205394602. Contact Email: pinzon@wisc.edu.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
5201 Fen Oak Dr #138, Madison, WI 53718 - Drumlin room.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Vegetable Production Winter Webinar Series: Irrigation Basics for Diversified Vegetable Systems
Understand how to use soil and plant water use data to set up simple irrigation schedules for a system. This session will discuss how to use plant available water content and crop evapotranspiration to build schedules for irrigation management.
Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/r1f30z. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. Contact Name: Ann Kowenstrot. Contact Email: ann.kowenstrot@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2628571947.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu. Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE
Join us LIVE online for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Program. These live Q&A sessions, held monthly on Wednesdays, is your chance to ask any questions you may have about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental landscapes, lawns, and more. Whether it’s about plant problems, diseases, pesky insects, or the general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with actionable advice and helpful resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YGLDYarXTQmWYXcXuHl7_g. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Amy Freidig. Contact Email: gardening.class@extension.wisc.edu.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
TEAMs: Training and Education for Aspiring Managers
Hired farm managers play a crucial role on diversified vegetable farms. While having their production, maintenance, and organizational skills dialed in is a major part of the job, farm managers do so much more. They motivate and lead other employees, they support a positive workplace environment, and they help address conflict - all while working closely with the farm employer to support a sustainable farm business. This online series was created in partnership with farm managers - who are also co-trainers on each of the four sessions - and is full of practical examples and opportunities for farmers to learn with and from one another.
A limited number of scholarships are available for farm employees requesting financial assistance. Please contact Sarah (sjanes@wisc.edu) for additional information.
For farm employers investing in professional development for their crews, discounted registration is available when registering more than one employee for TEAMs. Please note: you will be prompted to provide employ…
Cost: $65-$100. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Sarah Janes Ugoretz. Contact Email: sjanes@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-234-1561.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. SPANISH- Milk Quality from the Udder World - Trainer Certification Program
Milk Quality from the Udder World is a certification program that builds confident, effective trainers who can lead their teams to implement best practices.
Participants learn how to explain the why behind each step of the milking routine, coach teams to work consistently, and develop the skills needed to prevent mastitis and produce high-quality milk.
To earn the certification, participants must complete two components:
Self-paced online course (about 2 hours) – must be completed before attending the workshop: The course includes five interactive modules covering milk quality, udder anatomy and function, and strategies to maintain healthy udders. After registration, participants receive an email with a link to access the online course. All modules must be completed before the in-person workshop.
One-day, in-person workshop (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.): Participants practice hands-on skills and strengthen their ability to train, communicate, and provide feedback to their teams. The workshop runs from…
Cost: 95. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. County: Dane. Contact Name: Carolina Pinzon. Contact phone: 9205394602. Contact Email: pinzon@wisc.edu.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
5201 Fen Oak Dr #138, Madison, WI 53718 - Drumlin room.
For more info visit dairy.extension.wisc.edu. Financial Coaching Foundations
This course is designed to provide social workers, case managers, and other professionals who provide direct services to individuals with the knowledge and skills to help clients craft solutions to their problems.
Financial Coaching Foundations will be held via Zoom on the following dates from 10 am-12:30 pm CT: March 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30. There is a check-in session to ensure access to materials on March 9 from 10 am-11 am CT.
Participants who complete all five sessions will be eligible to receive 1.4 CEUs through the University of Wisconsin.
In the past, this course has filled up fast and has drawn in a national (and even international) audience.
If you are interested, register as soon as possible! This class will most likely reach its capacity quickly.
The final registration date is March 2 (if it does not fill up sooner).
Help your clients build skills for lasting change with Financial Coaching!
Participants will: Practice foundational coaching skills for deeper listening and impactful…
Cost: $325. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Virtually Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Winter Camelina Workshop
Winter camelina is a new cover crop for Wisconsin. A
brassica with winter-hardiness similar to cereal rye, winter camelina is an exciting opportunity for Wisconsin farmers looking to diversify their cover cropping program with potentials for cash cropping.
Join us March 19 at Club 60 to learn from Extension research on if a camelina cover crop can run a compromise in preventing nitrate leaching while reducing yield drag on the following corn crop. Hear experiences in planting and management from fellow farmers. Anna Teeter from Cargill will also join us to talk about cash cropping camelina with Cargill's camelina oilseed program.
Cost: 10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - Emerging Crops. County: Dane. Dodge. Columbia. Contact Name: Alexis Salazar. Contact Email: salazar.alexis@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3704.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Club 60 Supper Club, W2164 WI-60 Trunk, Columbus, WI 53925.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register for the series with George Elias at Calvary Bible Church at 920-475-8114. Registration is only open to those who attend Calvary Bible Church. Limited to 30 participants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah, WI.
Raising Wisconsin's Children: Learning Life Skills Through Household Chores
Raising Wisconsin's Children: Learning Life Skills Through Household Chores,
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Description: Join us for lunch to learn about a variety of positive parenting topics. Classes offered monthly.
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This month's topic is learning life skills through household chores. Chores are shown to benefit kids. Learn more about setting age-appropriate chores and helping kids stay motivated. Everyone welcome.
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💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Free Events. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Raising Wisconsin's Children: Learning Life Skills Through Household Chores
Join us for lunch to learn about a variety of positive parenting topics. Classes offered monthly.
This month's topic is Learning Life Skills Through Household Chores
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
This class is virtual.
For more info visit parenting.extension.wisc.edu. Green Thumb Gardening Winter 2026: Vegetable Crop Disease Management
The 10-session live, online Green Thumb Gardening class series offers in-depth and engaging gardening information on a variety of topics. From starting seeds to composting to managing insect pests, this gardening class series will help home and community garden vegetable gardens to thrive. Speakers will include Extension Horticulture Educators and UW–Madison Dept. of Extension campus outreach specialists.
Brian Hudelson, Director of the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic, will speak about common diseases of vegetables and their management. You will get tips and strategies for preventing disease, as well and digital copies of a number of fact sheets on various common vegetable diseases. NOTE: THIS CLASS IS NOT RECORDED.
Cost: $12. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register with Outagamie County Extension at 920-832-5121 or https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://forms.gle/2wFRba28hEfa8cKL8. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Beef Roundup Webinar Series
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Livestock educators will be joined by Extension Specialists recognized as industry experts from Texas A&M, Nebraska, Kansas State, and Iowa State, to share information on timely topics in beef production. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with other producers and professionals in the beef industry.
1.) December 11th, 2025: Handling Facilities with Dr. Ron Gill, Texas A&M Extension Livestock Specialist
2.) January 15th, 2026: Unlocking the Full Potential of Growth-Enhancing Technologies with Dr. Jessica Sperber, University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension Feedlot Specialist
3.) February 19th, 2026: Asian Longhorned Tick, Dr. Cassandra Olds, Kansas State, Extension Entomologist
4.) March 19th, 2026: Key Considerations for Rebuilding Your Cow Herd with Dr. Randie Culbertson, Iowa State, Extension Cow-calf Specialist
All webinars will be held from 7-8pm CST. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with other producers and professionals…
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q_gUWguARbG-Tlt-yFARLQ#/registration. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. Contact Name: Adam Hartfiel. Contact Email: adam.hartfiel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9206476560.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Virtual Webinar Series.
For more info visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu. Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit
The Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (registration opens at 8:30 AM) at CVTC West Campus – Energy Education Center (Room EEC 103) in Eau Claire.
The summit will feature local experts discussing water quality, soil health, nutrient management, conservation practices, and protecting community water resources. CCA credits are available, and lunch and refreshments are provided.
Cost: $20,
Register by: March 9, 2026,
Agenda: https://go.wisc.edu/cp681q
Registration link: https://go.wisc.edu/x0m48
For more information, contact the Chippewa County Extension Office at 715‑726‑7950.
Cost: $20.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Water Resources. Crops & Soils. Named Program: Ag - Water Quality. County: Chippewa. Dunn. Eau Claire. Contact Name: Jerry Clark. Contact Email: jerome.clark@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-726-7955.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Chippewa Valley Technical College - West Campus
Energy Education Center
4000 Campus Rd.
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Room EEC 103.
For more info visit chippewa.extension.wisc.edu. Making the Cut: Apple and Grape Pruning Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on understanding the art and science of pruning apple trees and grape vines. You will learn the essential “why, when, and how” of fruit tree/vine pruning to encourage healthy trees and improve fruit yield. We will discuss best pruning practices for different kinds of fruit trees/vines, including young vs. mature specimens. This workshop is ideal for experienced fruit growers, though all are welcome to attend regardless of skill level. After a classroom portion, we'll practice these skills in the orchard. Bring your own tools (e.g. loppers, hand saws, hand pruners).
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Free Events. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Crops & Soils. County: Door. Kewaunee. Brown. Manitowoc. Contact Name: Josie Dillon. Contact Email: josie.dillon@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-733-0895.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Peninsular Ag Research Station (PARS), 4312 WI-42, Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit docs.google.com. 4-H Quiz Bowl and Skillathon
Youth in grades 3-13, enrolled in 4-H, and part of a county-based quiz bowl and skillathon program, can participate in the state 4-H quiz bowl and skillathon contest.
Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. Named Program: Ag - Youth Livestock. Contact Name: Bernadette ORourke. Contact Email: borourke2@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082634304.
Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Animal and Dairy Sciences Department, Madison, WI.
St. Croix Valley Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting one Saturday a month, March-August, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information: https://go.wisc.edu/21385d.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Saint Croix. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, 12805 Saint Croix Trail S, Hastings, MN 55033.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. 6.0 Right of Way Pesticide Certification Training
Pesticide applicator certification training event. We will spend time reviewing the training manual and answering questions. Following the review, the exam will be given.
You must register and purchase your training materials prior to the event. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of training.
Lunch is not provided. Space is limited.
Cost: 35.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. Contact Name: Jean Siewert. Contact Email: patprogram@mailplus.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082627588.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI 53132.
For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu. Financial Coaching Foundations
This course is designed to provide social workers, case managers, and other professionals who provide direct services to individuals with the knowledge and skills to help clients craft solutions to their problems.
Financial Coaching Foundations will be held via Zoom on the following dates from 10 am-12:30 pm CT: March 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30. There is a check-in session to ensure access to materials on March 9 from 10 am-11 am CT.
Participants who complete all five sessions will be eligible to receive 1.4 CEUs through the University of Wisconsin.
In the past, this course has filled up fast and has drawn in a national (and even international) audience.
If you are interested, register as soon as possible! This class will most likely reach its capacity quickly.
The final registration date is March 2 (if it does not fill up sooner).
Help your clients build skills for lasting change with Financial Coaching!
Participants will: Practice foundational coaching skills for deeper listening and impactful…
Cost: $325. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Virtually Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. CANCELLED - 2026 PDDC Ask the Experts Q&A Series
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”), Laura Jull (certified arborist, former member of the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture, and affectionately known as “The Laurox”), Lis Friemoth (former Walworth County horticulturist and affectionately known as “The Garden Hoe”), and Diana Alfuth (former UW Extension horticulture educator for Pierce and St. Croix Counties) for monthly online programs in 2026. Each free session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask your burning gardening questions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
Cost: None. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Brian Hudelson.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Rent Smart is designed to help those who have little to no rental experience or those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Participants may be first time renters, as they graduate from school, homeowners transitioning to renting, individuals with poor rental or,
credit history, or individuals who have other issues that may cause potential landlords to perceive them as high-risk tenants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Kenosha. Contact Name: Alana Perez-Valliere. Contact Email: alana.perezvalliere@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-857-1946.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Monday
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Northside Library
1500 27th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140.
For more info visit mykpl.us. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Raising a Thinking Child
Raising a Thinking Child Description: Raising a Thinking Child is a six-week program designed to teach you how to help children develop decision-making and communication skills to solve everyday problems. This practical program focuses on teaching children how to think through issues themselves, rather than telling them what to think. Participants will learn strategies to assist children in solving problems effectively, engaging games that teach problem-solving, and ways to help children understand and care about their own feelings as well as the feelings of others. This program is for parents and caregivers of children 4 to 7 years of age.
This class runs weekly from March 24 to April 28, 2026.
**Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this class for 12 registry credits!
💻 Virtual
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451.
Cost: $35. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Raising A Thinking Child
This 6-week class is intended for parents and caregivers with children ages 4-7, but is open to all types of caregivers caring for children of all ages!
Tuesdays | March 24 – April 28
9:00-10:15 am OR 6:00-7:15 pm
Registry credits available for professional childcare providers and there might be additional costs for registry credits and mailing.
Registration ends March 13, 2026.
Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Kula Yang. Contact Email: kula.yang@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Positive Parenting Program: Tweens and Teens
Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Tweens and Teens
Description:
Ready to raise happier, more confident teens? Join us to learn tips and tricks for improving your relationship with your teen.
This series includes: Raising Responsible Teenagers on March 24, Raising Competent Teenagers on March 31, Getting Teenagers Connected on April 7, Getting Teenagers to Cooperate on April 14
Join one or all!
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Teen: Raising Responsible Teenagers
Description:
Join us to learn how to help your teen make good decisions, be responsible, and take part in family activities. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your teens while promoting their independence.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 297-3139.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Heifers: The Next Generation
UW-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a Heifers The Next Generation Workshop for Dairy Farmers, and Dairy Workers. This workshop will focus on topics pertinent to starting your replacement animals off on the right foot.
9:30 AM: Registration
10:00 AM: How are we doing - Results from a year-long calf study - Heather Schlesser and Sandy Stuttgen, UW
Madison Division of Extension
10:45 AM: Welfare from the Animal’s perspective – Jennifer Van Os UW Madison Animal and Dairy Science
Department
11:45 PM: Lunch
12:30 PM: Cost of Raising Heifers – Brief overview of our current results– Heather Schlesser and Matt Lippert,
UW Madison Division of Extension
1:00 PM: Heifer forage options - Matt Lippert, UW Madison Division of Extension
2:00 PM: Evaluation.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. County: Clark. Marathon. Contact Name: Heather Schlesser. Contact phone: 7152611239. Contact Email: heather.schlesser@wisc.edu.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:15 PM.
Abbotsford City Hall
203 N. 1st St.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundations Training
Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. County: Dane. Grant. Green. Lafayette. Richland. Contact Name: Beverly Doll. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/24ctvy.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD (Virtual) - Oconto
Planning Ahead is a 7-week program that helps you make important end-of-life decisions so your loved ones won’t have to face them alone. Topics include getting started with planning, handling financial changes, creating advance medical and legal directives, estate planning, exploring choices in end-of-life care, documenting your final wishes, and understanding the grief process.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Oconto. Shawano. Marinette. Menominee. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact phone: 920-834-6848. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/n7y852.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cattle Feeding and Management Workshop
This workshop will cover essential topics, including optimizing corn silage, livestock market outlook, handling facilities for finishing cattle, and decision tools: budgeting spreadsheets and Direct Marketing Tools.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Livestock. County: Chippewa. Dunn. Eau Claire. Clark. Taylor. Contact Name: Ryan Sterry. Contact Email: ryan.sterry@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152321636.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Chippewa County Courthouse
711 N Bridge Street, Room 003
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Raising a Thinking Child
Raising a Thinking Child Description: Raising a Thinking Child is a six-week program designed to teach you how to help children develop decision-making and communication skills to solve everyday problems. This practical program focuses on teaching children how to think through issues themselves, rather than telling them what to think. Participants will learn strategies to assist children in solving problems effectively, engaging games that teach problem-solving, and ways to help children understand and care about their own feelings as well as the feelings of others. This program is for parents and caregivers of children 4 to 7 years of age.
This class runs weekly from March 24 to April 28, 2026.
**Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this class for 12 registry credits!
💻 Virtual
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451.
Cost: $35. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Raising A Thinking Child
This 6-week class is intended for parents and caregivers with children ages 4-7, but is open to all types of caregivers caring for children of all ages!
Tuesdays | March 24 – April 28
9:00-10:15 am OR 6:00-7:15 pm
Registry credits available for professional childcare providers and there might be additional costs for registry credits and mailing.
Registration ends March 13, 2026.
Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Kula Yang. Contact Email: kula.yang@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Positive Parenting Program: Tweens and Teens
Triple P: Positive Parenting Program - Tweens and Teens
Description:
Ready to raise happier, more confident teens? Join us to learn tips and tricks for improving your relationship with your teen.
This series includes: Raising Responsible Teenagers on March 24, Raising Competent Teenagers on March 31, Getting Teenagers Connected on April 7, Getting Teenagers to Cooperate on April 14
Join one or all!
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Free Events. Statewide. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Triple P Teen: Raising Responsible Teenagers
Description:
Join us to learn how to help your teen make good decisions, be responsible, and take part in family activities. You’ll gain practical skills for building loving bonds with your teens while promoting their independence.
Whether you're a new parent or have years of experience, this session offers valuable tools to support your parenting journey.
💻 Virtual and free
📌 Space is limited – registration is required
🔗 Indicate your interest here: https://go.wisc.edu/0odi83.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 297-3139.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. TEAMs: Training and Education for Aspiring Managers
Hired farm managers play a crucial role on diversified vegetable farms. While having their production, maintenance, and organizational skills dialed in is a major part of the job, farm managers do so much more. They motivate and lead other employees, they support a positive workplace environment, and they help address conflict - all while working closely with the farm employer to support a sustainable farm business. This online series was created in partnership with farm managers - who are also co-trainers on each of the four sessions - and is full of practical examples and opportunities for farmers to learn with and from one another.
A limited number of scholarships are available for farm employees requesting financial assistance. Please contact Sarah (sjanes@wisc.edu) for additional information.
For farm employers investing in professional development for their crews, discounted registration is available when registering more than one employee for TEAMs. Please note: you will be prompted to provide employ…
Cost: $65-$100. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Sarah Janes Ugoretz. Contact Email: sjanes@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-234-1561.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. 2026 PDDC Plant Disease Talks - Fundamentals of Plant Diseases
Join Brian Hudelson (of the PDDC and affectionately known as “Dr. Death”) to learn
about disease-causing organisms and the symptoms they cause, as well as information on environmental factors that favor disease development. Also, learn about disease-like disorders caused by non-biological factors such as nutrient imbalances, pesticide exposures, environmental pollutants and adverse environmental conditions.
Cost: None. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Brian Hudelson.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit pddc.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. Understanding AI: A Forum for Local & Tribal Governments (Lac du Flambeau)
Join Extension and UW-Madison experts to gain a clear understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI. Through hands-on sessions and discussions tailored to address the unique needs of local and tribal governments, participants will gain critical tools and strategies. For more details, please visit the AI Forums website: https://extension.wisc.edu/aiforums/.
Cost: $50. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Local Government Education. Community & Economic Development. Contact Name: Keri Robbins. Contact Email: ai-info@extension.wisc.edu.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Lac du Flambeau; Lake of the Torches Resort.
For more info visit extension.wisc.edu. Understanding AI: A Forum for Local Government | Lac du Flambeau
WI Extension Community Development
Join Extension and UW-Madison experts at one of four locations throughout the state to gain a clear understanding of how local and tribal governments can use AI.
Through hands-on sessions and lectures tailored to address the unique needs of local government, participants will gain critical tools and strategies.
Cost: $50. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: John Parrish. Contact phone: (608) 263-5624. Contact Email: jcparrish@wisc.edu.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Lake of the Torches Resort, Lac du Flambeau.
For more info visit extension.wisc.edu. StrongBodies
Progressive strength training program.
Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Aging. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: pnsalm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-746-2260.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
ADRC - Door County Community Center
914 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI.
For more info visit door.extension.wisc.edu. Financial Coaching Foundations
This course is designed to provide social workers, case managers, and other professionals who provide direct services to individuals with the knowledge and skills to help clients craft solutions to their problems.
Financial Coaching Foundations will be held via Zoom on the following dates from 10 am-12:30 pm CT: March 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30. There is a check-in session to ensure access to materials on March 9 from 10 am-11 am CT.
Participants who complete all five sessions will be eligible to receive 1.4 CEUs through the University of Wisconsin.
In the past, this course has filled up fast and has drawn in a national (and even international) audience.
If you are interested, register as soon as possible! This class will most likely reach its capacity quickly.
The final registration date is March 2 (if it does not fill up sooner).
Help your clients build skills for lasting change with Financial Coaching!
Participants will: Practice foundational coaching skills for deeper listening and impactful…
Cost: $325. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Virtually Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Planning AHEAD
Register for the series with George Elias at Calvary Bible Church at 920-475-8114. Registration is only open to those who attend Calvary Bible Church. Limited to 30 participants.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9208325126.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah, WI.
Green Thumb Gardening Winter 2026: Vegetable Garden Succession Planting, Companion Planting, & Season Extension
The 10-session live, online Green Thumb Gardening class series offers in-depth and engaging gardening information on a variety of topics. From starting seeds to composting to managing insect pests, this gardening class series will help home and community garden vegetable gardens to thrive. Speakers will include Extension Horticulture Educators and UW–Madison Dept. of Extension campus outreach specialists.
Learn how to plan for and select fall succession crops. We will also cover companion planting as a technique, how companion plants work, and some good pairings. We will finish with a review of some season extension techniques that can be used in spring and fall.
Cost: $12. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact phone: 608-224-3715. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu. Cattle Feeder Workshop
With cattle prices at record highs, margins remain tight and good management is critical to successful cattle finishing. Join UW Madison Extension Regional Educators and Specialists for a workshop addressing timely topics including silage management, market outlook, and tools to help decision making. Topics and presenters are as follows: Optimizing corn silage quality: harvest to feeding, Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, Ruminant Nutrition Extension Specialist, will lead a discussion on silage management to minimize losses during storage and how poor management results in feed losses and reduces animal performance. Handling facilities for finishing cattle, Adam Hartfiel, Regional Livestock Educator and Bill Halfman State Beef Outreach Specialist will discuss considerations for efficient and safe handling facilities for cattle finishing operations. Handling facilities don’t have to be expensive, but they do need to be functional. Practical tips and layout considerations to improve, remodel or design facilities will be…
Cost: $5 Per Person. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Livestock. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Adam Hartfiel. Contact Email: adam.hartfiel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9206476560.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Jordan Park Lodge West, 5800 Jordan Rd.
Stevens Point, WI.
Ewe Got This
Join us for the "Ewe Got This" Lambing Basics Workshop hosted by UW-Madison Division of Extension in Marathon and Clark Counties.
This workshop will cover essential topics, including biosecurity, animal health, and nutrition, to ensure your flock thrives. Learn about the necessary lambing supplies, the phases of lambing, and effective lamb processing techniques. Whether you're a seasoned shepherd or new to lambing, this workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to successfully manage your flock.
Details:
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026,
Location: 164475 Granite Rd. Wausau, WI 54403
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM,
Cost: $40/person includes lunch and snacks/ drinks throughout the day,
Registration Deadline:
Registration must be received by March 13th.
Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Livestock. County: Marathon. Contact Name: Heather Schlesser. Contact Email: heather.schlesser@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611239.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
164475 Granite Rd. Wausau, WI 54403.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu. Four Winds Farm Lambing School
Join us at Four Winds Farm in Fitchburg, WI, for an informative and hands-on Sheep Lambing Workshop! This comprehensive workshop will cover essential topics such as biosecurity, animal health, and nutrition to ensure your flock thrives. Learn about the necessary lambing supplies, the phases of lambing, and effective lamb processing techniques. Whether you're a seasoned shepherd or new to lambing, this workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to successfully manage your flock. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your lambing expertise in a supportive and engaging environment!
Cost: TBD. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Livestock. County: Adams. Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Brown. Buffalo. Burnett. Calumet. Chippewa. Clark. Columbia. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Eau Claire. Florence. Fond du Lac. Forest. Grant. Green. Green Lake. Iowa. Iron. Jackson. Jefferson. Juneau. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Lafayette. Langlade. Lincoln. Manitowoc. Marathon. Marinette. Marquette. Menominee. Milwaukee. Monroe. Oconto. Oneida. Outagamie. Ozaukee. Pepin. Pierce. Polk. Portage. Price. Racine.… Contact Name: Carolyn C Ihde. Contact phone: 6082623803. Contact Email: carolyn.ihde@wisc.edu.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
5735 Adams Road | Fitchburg, WI 53575.
For more info visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu. Rent Smart
Helping to make renting a great experience for you!
FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
What you will learn:
, Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants, Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors, Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.
Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Todd Wenzel. Contact Email: todd.wenzel@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 232-1973.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Virtually Online via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu. AI/Calving Workshop
A calving/AI workshop that does not include live animals. Topics to be discussed include: Pregnancy detection, What to have in your calving kit, Testing colostrum samples, Female reproductive anatomy, AI technique, Semen straw handling, Hands-on AI practice on reproductive tracts
Participants must register. Please call Beth at (608) 632-0599 to register.
Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Dairy. Livestock. County: Vernon. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6086320599.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Erlandson Building, 318 Fairlane Dr. Viroqua, WI 54665.
Seed-Starting Class
This in-person class for adults features a lecture on starting seeds of vegetable and flower seeds, followed by a hands-on session in the Dane County Extension greenhouse where you can practice techniques learned in class and leave with up to a flat of vegetable and flower seeds.
The class addresses how to best start seeds (indoors or outdoors) and grow healthy seedlings to be transplanted using proper media, media temperature, water, and lighting. The class allows the audience to gain greater success in seed-starting and maintaining healthy, robust seedlings that perform better in the garden and lead to better productivity of food crops and flowers.
Dates/Times
Choose one of the following dates:
Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 | 10a-12p
Monday, Mar 16, 2026 | 10a-12p
Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 | 10a-12p.
Cost: $13. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Dane. Contact Name: Lisa Johnson. Contact Email: johnson.lisa@danecounty.gov. Contact phone: 608-224-3715.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
UW–Madison Extension Dane County
5201 Fen Oak Drive
Madison, WI 53718.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Financial Coaching Foundations
This course is designed to provide social workers, case managers, and other professionals who provide direct services to individuals with the knowledge and skills to help clients craft solutions to their problems.
Financial Coaching Foundations will be held via Zoom on the following dates from 10 am-12:30 pm CT: March 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30. There is a check-in session to ensure access to materials on March 9 from 10 am-11 am CT.
Participants who complete all five sessions will be eligible to receive 1.4 CEUs through the University of Wisconsin.
In the past, this course has filled up fast and has drawn in a national (and even international) audience.
If you are interested, register as soon as possible! This class will most likely reach its capacity quickly.
The final registration date is March 2 (if it does not fill up sooner).
Help your clients build skills for lasting change with Financial Coaching!
Participants will: Practice foundational coaching skills for deeper listening and impactful…
Cost: $325. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Statewide. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: amanda.kostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Virtually Via Zoom Technology.
For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu. Utility Scale Solar Contracts and Joint Development Agreements
Why are we seeing fast growth in utility scale solar projects in Wisconsin? What are local government’s options for responding? In this session we’ll discuss why renewables are growing and look at contracts and joint development agreements that were negotiated for solar projects in Wisconsin. This is a FREE webinar series offered by the Center for Land Use Education.
Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Webinar: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIDktAISRsGv-L6V_05rkw#/registration. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Local Government Education. Contact Name: Rebecca Roberts. Contact Email: rebecca.roberts@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-346-4322.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uwsp.edu. Wehr Nature Center Master Naturalist Training
A 40-hour training, meeting Monday evenings and two Saturdays in March-June, filled with outdoor learning experiences about Wisconsin's natural world. Check out the training page for details, including full schedule and registration information: https://go.wisc.edu/9u68a6
Milwaukee County.
Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Milwaukee. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin WI 53132.
For more info visit go.wisc.edu.