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Maple Syrup Production 101

Have you ever wondered how maple syrup is made? We will cover the entire syrup making process, from tree to table! Join us for this. FREE presentation from Tony Johnson, forestry outreach specialist and maple syrup project manager for UW-Madison Extension. Cost: free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Land & Forestry. Named Program: NRI - Maple Syrup. County: Dodge. Fond du Lac. Contact Name: Anthony Johnson. Contact Email: anthony.johnson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6083868900. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM. Waupun Public Library 123 S Forest St, Waupun, WI 53963. For more info visit www.cityofwaupunwi.gov.

Planning Ahead-Veterans Series

Planning Ahead for the end of this life; a 7-week Program for Veterans. As a veteran, you've made sacrifices and taken on responsibilities in service to your country. Now it's time to plan for the future to ensure your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are honored. "Planning Ahead" is a 7-week program designed to guide you through the process of making important end-of-life decisions, so your family won't have to navigate these choices alone. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Waupaca. Contact Name: Alicia Utke. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152586225. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Fox Valley Technical College Waupaca Location 1979 Godfrey Dr. Waupaca Wisconsin. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Rent Smart Train the Trainer - January 16, 23, 30, and February 6

This training is designed for helping professionals and volunteers.  They will learn to facilitate the Rent Smart program effectively in their own organizations and communities. 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. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Contact Paul Salm by emailing, paul.salm@wisc.edu, or calling 920-746-2263 for more information on registering for the program. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: paul.salm@wisc.edu. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. ADRC of Door County, 916 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54234.

Southwest Wisconsin Forage Meeting

Join us for an educational Forage Meeting on February 6th from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Lafayette County Ames Multi-Purpose Building in Darlington! Forage producers will have the opportunity to learn more about forage insurance and risk management, fertilizing high-yield forages, nutritional impacts of forages in dairy cattle, and alternative winter feeding strategies for beef. This is a free event and lunch will be provided. Please register at https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jzMsgc5Qwft1ga by January 30th. Cost: FREE. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Dairy. Farm Management. Livestock. County: Grant. Green. Iowa. Lafayette. Contact Name: Jordyn Sattler. Contact Email: jordyn.sattler@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-228-0208. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Lafayette County Ames Multi-Purpose Building. For more info visit uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com.

Hmong Milwaukee Farmers Workshop

Yuav tham txog daim ntawv cog lus xauj teb. Cost: free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Aging. County: Milwaukee. Contact Name: Gaonou Thao. Contact Email: gaonou.thao@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159072527. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. The Table 5305 W Capital Dr. Milwaukee WI.

Winter WeCOPE Series

WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE is based on the work of Dr. Judith Moskowitz and has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve health behaviors in randomized trials. Dr. Moskowitz’s work is based on the research that even in the context of life stress such as serious illness or death of a loved one, positive emotions can and do occur and have unique coping correlates and adaptive consequences. For example, among people with HIV/AIDS or diabetes, positive emotion is associated with lower risk of mortality, controlling for negative emotion, and other predictors of mortality. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Health & Well-Being. 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: Margo Dieck. Contact Email: margo.dieck@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7158394717. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. virtual/online. For more info visit forms.gle.

Cultivating Your Farm's Future

Wisconsin Extension has developed an interactive program, Cultivating Your Farm’s Future and a corresponding workbook that provides tools and resources for producers to begin the succession planning process. How will your farm operate in the future when the owner retires or is gone? Are you currently working with another generation who may be questioning their role in the future of the farm business or are you yourself questioning your current role? This program will help you with those questions. See more at: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/programs/cultivating-your-farms-future/. Cost: 100.00/farm includes workbook and companion publication per participating farm. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Farm Management. Livestock. Contact Name: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Virtual classroom. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Resilient Co-Parenting: Successful Stepfamilies

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 Successful Stepfamilies. Blended families face unique challenges when it comes to parenting. Learn about these challenges and some things that you can do to ease this transition for your children. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/9cx91o. 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. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: go.wisc.edu/4km7v8 **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. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Iowa. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Heidi Ungrodt. Contact Email: heidi.ungrodt@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 373-6104. Friday, February 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov.

Financial Coaching Foundations - January 24, 27, 31; February 3 and 7

Help your clients build skills for lasting change with Financial Coaching! Participants will: Practice foundational coaching skills for deeper listening and impactful questions. Apply proven strategies for achieving goals and lasting behavior change. Develop techniques for increasing client motivation. Apply the A|4 Coaching Model during in-class coaching sessions. This course will be held live via Zoom. The 5 sessions will not be recorded. Participants are expected to attend all 5 scheduled dates for the Winter course and complete assignments between lessons to earn 1.4 CEU’s through the University of Wisconsin. The course registration fee is $325. Note: This course does not cover basic money management topics. Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of financial education. All course materials will be provided online. Questions? Contact the Registrations Office: registrations@pyle.wisc.edu or 608-262-2451 or Jenny Abel, UW-Madison Division of Extension, jenny.abel@wisc.edu. Cost: $325. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Friday, February 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit finances.extension.wisc.edu.

Building Your Farm’s ICE (In Case of Emergency) Box

A new workshop series from the UW-Madison Division of Extension can help farms organize their important documents and financial information to ensure the continuity and stability of the business in the face of emergencies. Having these documents in order can also help farm owners be better prepared for their estate planning meetings with service providers. The series will help farm families to organize and analyze important documents and asset information to build their “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) Box over a series of weeks. In the event of an untimely death or accident, a farm family will be able to return to their ICE Box and find important information for continuing the farm’s legacy. Participants will be guided through a series of questions, conversations, and templates to analyze their ideal farm transition plan. After organizing farm assets for their ICE Box, participants will be able to run a variety of transfer scenarios to analyze and compare possible distribution plans for farm transition. The vi… Cost: The cost of the workshop series is $250 per farm. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Friday, February 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Virtual Zoom meeting and in-person workshop on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This workshop is limited to 20 farms. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

2025 Fox Valley Woodland Owner Conference

Join us for the 2025 Fox Valley Woodland Owner’s Conference at La Sure’s Banquet Hall in Oshkosh, WI. We’ll start the morning with  a hot breakfast and update from your local WDNR forest health specialist. Next up, we have two presentations about woodland invasive species management with a coffee/ doughnut break in between. After our final break of the morning, we’ll look at how to protect water quality in your woods and  Elk in Wisconsin. Cost: $35. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. 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: Keith. Contact Email: keith.phelps@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-840-7504. Saturday, February 8, 2025, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM. La Sure’s Banquet Hall 3125 S. Washburn St. Oshkosh, WI 54904. For more info visit woodlandinfo.org.

Parents Forever (Part 2 of 2)

**Please note this is a two-part class: Part I is on February 1, 2025 and Part II is on February 8, 2025. Please plan to attend both classes. 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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://grant.extension.wisc.edu/family-living/parenting-after-divorce-classes/ **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. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Grant. Iowa. Kenosha. Kewaunee. La Crosse. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Walworth. Waupaca. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Beverly Doll. Contact Email: beverly.doll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (608) 723-2125. Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Virtual. For more info visit grant.extension.wisc.edu.

FEED Webinar Series: Finding a Kitchen for Your Value-Added Food Processing

Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs! This no-cost series of online trainings from the UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program is for food entrepreneurs and farm-based food businesses. Join us for this webinar if you're an entrepreneur looking for a shared-use kitchen or if you run a kitchen for which you'd like to find tenants. We'll hear from entrepreneurs who have used shared-use kitchens about their stories and challenges. We'll also hear about the online directory of shared-use kitchens called The Kitchen Door. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/x42633 Find the full webinar series details here: https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2025-feed-webinar-series/. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Contact Name: Jessica Jane Spring (previously Spayde). Contact Email: foodsystems@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082255799. Monday, February 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. https://go.wisc.edu/x42633. For more info visit foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training

Register by calling 608-647-6148 or register online here. 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. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-632-0599. Monday, February 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Richland County Extension Office, 1100 US-14, Richland Center, WI 53581. For more info visit www.beeftips.com.

7.1 Structural 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: 608-262-7588. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Kalahari Resort. Wisconsin Dells, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Triple P: Getting Teenagers to Cooperate Discussion Group

Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why teens sometimes behave in challenging ways. You’ll learn practical skills to encourage helpful and cooperative behavior in teens and manage difficulties.  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3y5968. 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, February 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one.  Register online: https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadWestgor or by calling the Outagamie County Extension office at 920-832-5121. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI. For more info visit bit.ly.

Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Racine. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627672916. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Oak Park Place, 1700 S Teut Rd, Burlington, WI 53105. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

2025 Annual CAFO Update

Advance registration $46, Late registration and walk-ins $56. Cost: $46. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Dairy. 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 Email: kevin.erb@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-391-4652. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Outdoors Forever Clubhouse W4890 Cty Road N Mauston, WI. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Illness

Are you a family caregiver? Register now for Powerful Tools for Caregivers! This 6 week evidence-based workshop will help you make tough decisions, reduce stress, improve self-confidence and more. We will meet in person every Tuesday, January 14-February 18th,12:30-2:00pm in Waupaca. Respite is available. Call 920-289-1303 to register. FREE!!! Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Waupaca. Contact Name: Alicia Utke-Becher. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152586225. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Waupaca-Fox Valley Technical College, 1979 Godfrey Drive, Waupaca Wi. For more info visit foxvalleymemoryproject.app.neoncrm.com.

Focus on Fathers: Fathers Teach Values

Join us and other fathers and father-figures for a Zoom series to explore parenting topics and learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your children. This month's class focuses on teaching values. Fathers can help children learn to be honest, to care about others, and to make good choices by talking about morals, values, and ethics together. Join us! To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3z9kwx. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Pattie Carroll. Contact Email: patricia.carroll@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (920) 386-3790. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Triple P: Getting Teenagers to Cooperate Discussion Group

Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why teens sometimes behave in challenging ways. You’ll learn practical skills to encourage helpful and cooperative behavior in teens and manage difficulties.  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3y5968. 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, February 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

2025 Annual CAFO Update

Advance registration $46, Late registration and walk-ins $56. Cost: $46. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Dairy. 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 Email: kevin.erb@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-391-4652. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 29 Pines Conference Center 5872 33rd Ave Eau Claire, WI. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one.  Register online: https://bit.ly/2025PlanningAheadVirtual or by calling the Outagamie County Extension office at 920-832-4763. Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Waupaca. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Virtual via Zoom. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Rent Smart - February 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28

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. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.

Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series

Join us on Wednesdays at 9am from February 5th - March 12th! This free series will have sessions on thefollowing topics: February 5: Renovate Today, Stay Tomorrow:How to Successfully Age in Place, February 12: The Master Naturalist Program, February 19: Inflation’s Impact on Finances, February 26: 8 Dimensions of Wellness, March 5: The Art of Caregiving, March 12: Edible Landscaping   Please reach out to Sara Richie, Life Span Program Manager, at sara.richie@wisc.edu with questions about the series. To register, go to:https://go.wisc.edu/85171v. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Contact Name: Sara Richie. Contact Email: sara.richie@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. zoom. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

To register online, go to: https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadWestgor There is a $20 fee to register for the program.  This fee covers the workbook, materials, and guest speakers. For more infroamtion, contact:  Outagamie County Extension, 920-832-5121, katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Cost: $20 for cost of materials. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI.

Planning AHEAD

For more information, contact Outagamie County Extension by email to Katie Gellings,  katie.gellings@wisc.edu, or by calling 920-832-4763.  Register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc584ye0Qiu2lxJR0x5ylEAZ3V9IE00yDfgZvv_5owg-jsm0A/viewform. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Waupaca. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Virtual.

Producing Quality Beef

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Beef Council, and UW Madison Division of Extension Livestock Program are hosting a series of workshops that will focus on producing quality beef in Wisconsin. Workshops will be from 10 am to 3 pm. Topics will include: Live cattle evaluation and discussion with packer representatives – packer & sale barn managers, Impacts on value: shrink, mud, dirt and fitness for transport, Meat quality defects - real examples from the packing plant, 2022 National Beef Quality Audit Results, Quality and yield grades discussion and hands-on practicum, Pre-harvest factors that impact meat quality, Feeding and management practices to produce cattle the market seeks. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-632-0599. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Bloomington Livestock Exchange, 9663 Co Hwy A, Bloomington, WI 53804. For more info visit www.beeftips.com.

Focus on Forage Webinar - Corn Silage

Focus on Forage is a FREE, 4-part webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin. Webinar speakers include forage industry experts, UW–Madison Specialists, and Extension Educators. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and ARPAS credits are available for each webinar. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Liz Gartman. Contact Email: liz.gartman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9203317835. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Planning Ahead-Veterans Series

Planning Ahead for the end of this life; a 7-week Program for Veterans. As a veteran, you've made sacrifices and taken on responsibilities in service to your country. Now it's time to plan for the future to ensure your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are honored. "Planning Ahead" is a 7-week program designed to guide you through the process of making important end-of-life decisions, so your family won't have to navigate these choices alone. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Waupaca. Contact Name: Alicia Utke. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152586225. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Fox Valley Technical College Waupaca Location 1979 Godfrey Dr. Waupaca Wisconsin. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Contact Paul Salm by emailing, paul.salm@wisc.edu, or calling 920-746-2263 for more information on registering for the program. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: paul.salm@wisc.edu. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. ADRC of Door County, 916 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54234.

Winter WeCOPE Series

WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE is based on the work of Dr. Judith Moskowitz and has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve health behaviors in randomized trials. Dr. Moskowitz’s work is based on the research that even in the context of life stress such as serious illness or death of a loved one, positive emotions can and do occur and have unique coping correlates and adaptive consequences. For example, among people with HIV/AIDS or diabetes, positive emotion is associated with lower risk of mortality, controlling for negative emotion, and other predictors of mortality. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Health & Well-Being. 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: Margo Dieck. Contact Email: margo.dieck@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7158394717. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. virtual/online. For more info visit forms.gle.

Green Thumb Winter 2025: Composting

The Green Thumb Gardening vegetable series will help you to keep your kitchen garden thriving! The series covers many aspects of vegetable gardening for a robust background in vegetable production. UW-Madison Extension educators and UW specialists will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. All classes are Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Register for the complete class series at a discounted price ($110.00) or individual classes ($12.00) according to your interests. Full descriptions for individual classes are available on the Register page. All classes are recorded except the Vegetable Disease class. Full Vegetable Series - All classes are live; recordings are sent to registrants after the event (vegetable disease management is not recorded). January 9 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Planning the Vegetable Garden January 16 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Soils and Fertilizers January 23 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Seed Starting January 30 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Garden Crops and Special Techniques F… Cost: $12-$110. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Sarah Cowen. Contact Email: sarah.cowen@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu.

Cultivating Your Farm's Future

Wisconsin Extension has developed an interactive program, Cultivating Your Farm’s Future and a corresponding workbook that provides tools and resources for producers to begin the succession planning process. How will your farm operate in the future when the owner retires or is gone? Are you currently working with another generation who may be questioning their role in the future of the farm business or are you yourself questioning your current role? This program will help you with those questions. See more at: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/programs/cultivating-your-farms-future/. Cost: 100.00/farm includes workbook and companion publication per participating farm. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Farm Management. Livestock. Contact Name: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Virtual classroom. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Wisconsin Maple Hour

The Maple Hour is a webinar series for Wisconsin maple enthusiasts. Each program features a timely topic, guest speaker(s), and live Q&A. The Maple Hour returns in 2025 with a ‘Pre-Season Producer’s Panel’ featuring a virtual round-table discussion with seasoned Wisconsin maple syrup producers ready to share their experiences, and expectations for the upcoming sugaring season. Bring your questions to this live event. Free pre-registration required to attend. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Land & Forestry. 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: Anthony Johnson. Contact Email: anthony.johnson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6083868900. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Online. For more info visit maple.extension.wisc.edu.

Rent Smart - February 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28

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. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Friday, February 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.

Project Saturday

Floor Pillows  https://tinyurl.com/FebProjectSat25        2 sessions 10:30 am -12:00 pm        12:30 pm -2:00 pm. Cost: $10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. County: Price. Contact Name: Denae Walcisak. Contact Email: walcisak@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7153392555. Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. UW-Extension Office 104 S. Eyder Ave Phillips, WI 54555. For more info visit tinyurl.com.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - February 17, 20, 24, 27 and March 3 and 6

Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help clients achieve financial goals and manage their money. Participants learn techniques and strategies to help clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, spending and savings plans, and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Participants also learn coaching strategies that capitalize on a client’s strengths and resources in coming up with solutions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Monday, February 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

FEED Webinar Series: Starting a Shared Use Kitchen

Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs! This no-cost series of online trainings from the UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program is for food entrepreneurs and farm-based food businesses. Are you interested in starting a shared-use kitchen for food and farming businesses looking to rent commercial kitchen space? Join us for a discussion between a panel of organizations who are planning to build shared-use kitchens in Wisconsin, and shared-use kitchen resource providers like The Food Corridor, a software platform to help you coordinate your shared-use kitchen. (Stay tuned for the demo webinar for The Food Corridor platform). Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/x42633 Find the full webinar series details here: https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2025-feed-webinar-series/. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Contact Name: Jessica Jane Spring (previously Spayde). Contact Email: foodsystems@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082255799. Monday, February 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. https://go.wisc.edu/x42633. For more info visit foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu.

Triple P: Coping with Teenagers' Emotions Discussion Group

Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about reasons why teens have emotional reactions and how to cope. You’ll learn practical skills for helping teens calm down and better manage their emotions. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3y5968. 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, February 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Racine. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627672916. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Oak Park Place, 1700 S Teut Rd, Burlington, WI 53105. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one.  Register online: https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadWestgor or by calling the Outagamie County Extension office at 920-832-5121. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI. For more info visit bit.ly.

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: Yes. 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 Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6085760147. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Illness

Are you a family caregiver? Register now for Powerful Tools for Caregivers! This 6 week evidence-based workshop will help you make tough decisions, reduce stress, improve self-confidence and more. We will meet in person every Tuesday, January 14-February 18th,12:30-2:00pm in Waupaca. Respite is available. Call 920-289-1303 to register. FREE!!! Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Waupaca. Contact Name: Alicia Utke-Becher. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152586225. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Waupaca-Fox Valley Technical College, 1979 Godfrey Drive, Waupaca Wi. For more info visit foxvalleymemoryproject.app.neoncrm.com.

Triple P: Coping with Teenagers' Emotions Discussion Group

Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about reasons why teens have emotional reactions and how to cope. You’ll learn practical skills for helping teens calm down and better manage their emotions. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3y5968. 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, February 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one.  Register online: https://bit.ly/2025PlanningAheadVirtual or by calling the Outagamie County Extension office at 920-832-4763. Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Waupaca. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Virtual via Zoom. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Rent Smart - February 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28

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. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.

Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series

Join us on Wednesdays at 9am from February 5th - March 12th! This free series will have sessions on thefollowing topics: February 5: Renovate Today, Stay Tomorrow:How to Successfully Age in Place, February 12: The Master Naturalist Program, February 19: Inflation’s Impact on Finances, February 26: 8 Dimensions of Wellness, March 5: The Art of Caregiving, March 12: Edible Landscaping   Please reach out to Sara Richie, Life Span Program Manager, at sara.richie@wisc.edu with questions about the series. To register, go to:https://go.wisc.edu/85171v. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Contact Name: Sara Richie. Contact Email: sara.richie@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. zoom. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Optimizing Nitrogen Management Events: Insights from on-farm research

Extension’s on-farm research team is excited to bring you three regional meetings —Feb. 19, 21, and 24 — that explore on-farm research and how it might inform our nitrogen management decisions. All sessions are from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and include lunch. Sessions are free, and registration is required to guarantee lunch. What We'll Cover: 📈 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program updates and data from NOPP staff and program participants. 🧑‍🔬 A UW-Madison faculty member will share their work related to on-farm research, peer-to-peer learning, or technology in nitrogen applications.   🤝 Extension’s new On-Farm Research Program will be introduced, and we’ll share opportunities to get involved! Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Lindsey Rushford. Contact Email: lindsey.rushford@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-461-9874. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Chippewa Valley Technical College Business Education Center – Casper Room 620 W Clairemont Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

For more information, contact Outagamie County Extension by email to Katie Gellings,  katie.gellings@wisc.edu, or by calling 920-832-4763.  Register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc584ye0Qiu2lxJR0x5ylEAZ3V9IE00yDfgZvv_5owg-jsm0A/viewform. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Waupaca. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Virtual.

Planning AHEAD

To register online, go to: https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadWestgor There is a $20 fee to register for the program.  This fee covers the workbook, materials, and guest speakers. For more infroamtion, contact:  Outagamie County Extension, 920-832-5121, katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Cost: $20 for cost of materials. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - February 17, 20, 24, 27 and March 3 and 6

Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help clients achieve financial goals and manage their money. Participants learn techniques and strategies to help clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, spending and savings plans, and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Participants also learn coaching strategies that capitalize on a client’s strengths and resources in coming up with solutions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Planning Ahead-Veterans Series

Planning Ahead for the end of this life; a 7-week Program for Veterans. As a veteran, you've made sacrifices and taken on responsibilities in service to your country. Now it's time to plan for the future to ensure your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are honored. "Planning Ahead" is a 7-week program designed to guide you through the process of making important end-of-life decisions, so your family won't have to navigate these choices alone. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Waupaca. Contact Name: Alicia Utke. Contact Email: alicia.utkebecher@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152586225. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Fox Valley Technical College Waupaca Location 1979 Godfrey Dr. Waupaca Wisconsin. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Dairy Feeding School

This workshop will address dairy feeding concerns in Wisconsin, including feed safety, management, transition cow health, and the economics of feeding.  It will be offered in English and Spanish. Cost: 15. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. County: Grant. Green. Iowa. Lafayette. Richland. Sauk. Contact Name: Jackie McCarville. Contact Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6085760147. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Lafayette County Multipurpose Building-Darlington Wi. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Contact Paul Salm by emailing, paul.salm@wisc.edu, or calling 920-746-2263 for more information on registering for the program. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Door. Contact Name: Paul Salm. Contact Email: paul.salm@wisc.edu. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. ADRC of Door County, 916 N 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54234.

Winter WeCOPE Series

WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE is based on the work of Dr. Judith Moskowitz and has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve health behaviors in randomized trials. Dr. Moskowitz’s work is based on the research that even in the context of life stress such as serious illness or death of a loved one, positive emotions can and do occur and have unique coping correlates and adaptive consequences. For example, among people with HIV/AIDS or diabetes, positive emotion is associated with lower risk of mortality, controlling for negative emotion, and other predictors of mortality. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Health & Well-Being. 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: Margo Dieck. Contact Email: margo.dieck@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7158394717. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. virtual/online. For more info visit forms.gle.

Raising Wisconsin's Children: Speaking Your Child’s Love Language

Join free online parenting classes each month! This month's topic is about speaking your child's love language. Clear communication helps us connect. Learn how to speak your child’s love language. All parents and caregivers are welcome. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit parenting.extension.wisc.edu.

Green Thumb Winter 2025: Vegetable Disease Management

The Green Thumb Gardening vegetable series will help you to keep your kitchen garden thriving! The series covers many aspects of vegetable gardening for a robust background in vegetable production. UW-Madison Extension educators and UW specialists will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. All classes are Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Register for the complete class series at a discounted price ($110.00) or individual classes ($12.00) according to your interests. Full descriptions for individual classes are available on the Register page. All classes are recorded except the Vegetable Disease class. Full Vegetable Series - All classes are live; recordings are sent to registrants after the event (vegetable disease management is not recorded). January 9 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Planning the Vegetable Garden January 16 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Soils and Fertilizers January 23 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Seed Starting January 30 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Garden Crops and Special Techniques F… Cost: $12-$110. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Sarah Cowen. Contact Email: sarah.cowen@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu.

Cultivating Your Farm's Future

Wisconsin Extension has developed an interactive program, Cultivating Your Farm’s Future and a corresponding workbook that provides tools and resources for producers to begin the succession planning process. How will your farm operate in the future when the owner retires or is gone? Are you currently working with another generation who may be questioning their role in the future of the farm business or are you yourself questioning your current role? This program will help you with those questions. See more at: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/programs/cultivating-your-farms-future/. Cost: 100.00/farm includes workbook and companion publication per participating farm. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Crops & Soils. Dairy. Farm Management. Livestock. Contact Name: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Virtual classroom. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Clark 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Clark. Contact Name: Valerie Wood. Contact Email: valerie.wood@co.clark.wi.us. Contact phone: 715-743-5122. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Abbotsford City Hall; 203 N 1st St, Abbotsford, WI 54405. For more info visit patstore.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. You may want to bring a snack. 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: kristin.peterson@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-232-1636. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Augusta/Bridge Creek Fire and Rescue, 745 Industrial Dr, Augusta, WI 54722 54235. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Iowa 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Iowa. Contact Name: Tom Harman. Contact Email: tom.harman@iowacounty.org. Contact phone: 608-930-9850. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Iowa County Health & Human Services Building 303 W. Chapel Street Dodgeville, WI 53533. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Marinette 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Marinette. Contact Name: Nancy Servais. Contact phone: 715-732-7510. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Pound Town Hall; W8484 Cty Hwy B; Coleman, WI 54112. 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. You may want to bring a snack. 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. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Extension Outagamie Co Office, 3365 Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54914. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Rent Smart - February 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28

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. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.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. You may want to bring a snack. 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. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. DWRC of Rock County, 1717 Center Ave, Janesville, WI 53546. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

St. Croix 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Saint Croix. Contact Name: Laura Hinz. Contact Email: laura.hinz@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-531-1937. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. St. Croix Co Agricultural Building, 1960 8th Ave, Suite 140, Baldwin, WI 54002. For more info visit patstore.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. You may want to bring a snack. 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: Tami Monson. Contact Email: tjmonson@wisc.edu. Friday, February 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Trempealeau Co Courthouse; 18600 Hobson St, Whitehall, WI 54773. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Optimizing Nitrogen Management Events: Insights from on-farm research

Extension’s on-farm research team is excited to bring you three regional meetings —Feb. 19, 21, and 24 — that explore on-farm research and how it might inform our nitrogen management decisions. All sessions are from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and include lunch. Sessions are free, and registration is required to guarantee lunch. What We'll Cover: 📈 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program updates and data from NOPP staff and program participants. 🧑‍🔬 A UW-Madison faculty member will share their work related to on-farm research, peer-to-peer learning, or technology in nitrogen applications.   🤝 Extension’s new On-Farm Research Program will be introduced, and we’ll share opportunities to get involved! Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Lindsey Rushford. Contact Email: lindsey.rushford@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-461-9874. Friday, February 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Arlington Ag Research Station N695 Hopkins Rd Arlington, WI 53911. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Building Your Farm’s ICE (In Case of Emergency) Box

A new workshop series from the UW-Madison Division of Extension can help farms organize their important documents and financial information to ensure the continuity and stability of the business in the face of emergencies. Having these documents in order can also help farm owners be better prepared for their estate planning meetings with service providers. The series will help farm families to organize and analyze important documents and asset information to build their “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) Box over a series of weeks. In the event of an untimely death or accident, a farm family will be able to return to their ICE Box and find important information for continuing the farm’s legacy. Participants will be guided through a series of questions, conversations, and templates to analyze their ideal farm transition plan. After organizing farm assets for their ICE Box, participants will be able to run a variety of transfer scenarios to analyze and compare possible distribution plans for farm transition. The vi… Cost: The cost of the workshop series is $250 per farm. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Friday, February 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Virtual Zoom meeting and in-person workshop on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This workshop is limited to 20 farms. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - February 17, 20, 24, 27 and March 3 and 6

Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help clients achieve financial goals and manage their money. Participants learn techniques and strategies to help clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, spending and savings plans, and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Participants also learn coaching strategies that capitalize on a client’s strengths and resources in coming up with solutions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Monday, February 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Optimizing Nitrogen Management Events: Insights from on-farm research

Extension’s on-farm research team is excited to bring you three regional meetings —Feb. 19, 21, and 24 — that explore on-farm research and how it might inform our nitrogen management decisions. All sessions are from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and include lunch. Sessions are free, and registration is required to guarantee lunch. What We'll Cover: 📈 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program updates and data from NOPP staff and program participants. 🧑‍🔬 A UW-Madison faculty member will share their work related to on-farm research, peer-to-peer learning, or technology in nitrogen applications.   🤝 Extension’s new On-Farm Research Program will be introduced, and we’ll share opportunities to get involved! Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Lindsey Rushford. Contact Email: lindsey.rushford@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-461-9874. Monday, February 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Fox Valley Technical College Appleton Main Campus Conference Room A170 1825 N. Bluemound Drive Appleton, WI 54914. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE

Join us LIVE online for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. These live sessions, held monthly on Mondays from1:30-2:30 p.m. is your chance to ask any questions you may have about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, ornamental plants, lawns, and more. Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with insightful answers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving. View the 2025 schedule and register at go.wisc.edu/AYGQLIVE. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Amy Freidig. Contact Email: amy.freidig@wisc.edu. Monday, February 24, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Online. For more info visit hort.extension.wisc.edu.

FEED Webinar Series: Food Safety in Wisconsin: Mobile and Transient Retail Food Establishment Licenses and Guidelines for Sampling

Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs! This no-cost series of online trainings from the UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program is for food entrepreneurs and farm-based food businesses. Are you looking for guidelines on sampling your product and obtaining a retail food license? Join this free webinar on February 24th at 2 PM to hear from Licensing Specialist Charlie Bloom. He will guide you through the process of obtaining mobile and transient licenses from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and provide guidelines for sampling your product. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/x42633 Find the full webinar series details here: https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2025-feed-webinar-series/. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Contact Name: Jessica Jane Spring (previously Spayde). Contact Email: foodsystems@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082255799. Monday, February 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. https://go.wisc.edu/x42633. For more info visit foodsystems.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. You may want to bring a snack. 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, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Chippewa Valley Dairy Supply, 6053 County Rd G, Stanley, WI 54768. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Crawford 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Crawford. Contact Name: Nicole Dettman. Contact Email: nicole.dettman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-326-0223. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Gays Mills Community Center, 16381 WI-131, Gays Mills, WI 54631. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Dodge 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Dodge. Contact Name: Amber Griswold. Contact phone: 920-386-3790. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Dodge Co Extension, 127 E Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Green Lake 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Green Lake. Contact Name: Stacy Graff. Contact Email: segraff2@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-294-4032. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Green Lake Co Gov't Center, 571 Cty A, Green Lake, WI 54941. 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. You may want to bring a snack. 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: Office assistant. Contact phone: 920-388-7141. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Kewaunee Co Fair Grounds, 625 3rd St, Luxemburg, WI. 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. You may want to bring a snack. 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: Kathy Johnson. Contact Email: kathryn.johnson@marathoncounty.gov. Contact phone: 715-261-1230. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Marathon Co UW Extension Office, 212 River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403. 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. You may want to bring a snack. 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. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Portage Co Annex Building, Rm 5; 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Taylor 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: 10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Kelly Phillips. Contact Email: phillips32@wisc.edu. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Taylor County Education Center, 624 College St, Medford, WI 54451. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Triple P: Reducing Family Conflict Discussion Group

Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why conflict sometimes happens in families. You’ll learn practical skills to teach your teen how to get along with family members and how to resolve conflict when it happens. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3y5968. 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, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Virtual. For more info visit go.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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. 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. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Walworth County Government Center, 100 W Walworth St, Elkhorn, WI 53121. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Winnebago 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Winnebago. Contact Name: Ashley Rolph. Contact Email: arolph@winnebagocountywi.gov. Contact phone: 920-232-1974. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Extension Winnebago Office, 625 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! Preschoolers (ages 3-4 on the day of the event) and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Explore the forest guided by our friendly fox puppet and caring outdoor educators. Practice shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Meet new friends: other kids and caregivers, animal puppets, and our live educational turtles! Create a project to take home each week. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jen Maggio-Laack. Contact Email: jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-890-2127. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Upham Woods Oudoor Learning Center. For more info visit fyi.exxtension.wisc.edu.

Fox Valley Area Hmong Farmers Workshop: Market Access

The workshop will highlight Introduction to Business/branding and wholesale. Cost: free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Aging. County: Calumet. Fond du Lac. Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Gaonou Thao. Contact Email: gaonou.thao@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159072527. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. New Hmong Professionals 1444 E Northland Ave Appleton, WI 54911.

Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Racine. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627672916. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Oak Park Place, 1700 S Teut Rd, Burlington, WI 53105. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one.  Register online: https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadWestgor or by calling the Outagamie County Extension office at 920-832-5121. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI. For more info visit bit.ly.

Bonus FEED Webinar: Demo of The Food Corridor Kitchen Management Software for FEED Participants

Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs! This no-cost series of online trainings from the UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program is for food entrepreneurs and farm-based food businesses. Are you looking for a way to manage the daily operations of your shared-use kitchen? Join us for this bonus webinar on February 25th at 12:00 PM to learn more about The Food Corridor’s Kitchen Management Software. The Food Corridor will guide you through how their software platform helps with daily tasks such as scheduling, billing, and more. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/x42633 Find the full webinar series details here: https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2025-feed-webinar-series/. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Contact Name: Jessica Jane Spring (previously Spayde). Contact Email: foodsystems@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082255799. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. https://go.wisc.edu/x42633. For more info visit foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu.

Triple P: Reducing Family Conflict Discussion Group

Come join other parents and caregivers to talk about why conflict sometimes happens in families. You’ll learn practical skills to teach your teen how to get along with family members and how to resolve conflict when it happens. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3y5968. 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: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

1.1 Field & Veg 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: 608-262-7588. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Arlington Ag. Research Station, N695 Hopkins Rd, Arlington, WI 53911. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Join us for this multi-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one.  Register online: https://bit.ly/2025PlanningAheadVirtual or by calling the Outagamie County Extension office at 920-832-4763. Cost: 0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Waupaca. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Virtual via Zoom. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Rent Smart - February 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28

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. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.

Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series

Join us on Wednesdays at 9am from February 5th - March 12th! This free series will have sessions on thefollowing topics: February 5: Renovate Today, Stay Tomorrow:How to Successfully Age in Place, February 12: The Master Naturalist Program, February 19: Inflation’s Impact on Finances, February 26: 8 Dimensions of Wellness, March 5: The Art of Caregiving, March 12: Edible Landscaping   Please reach out to Sara Richie, Life Span Program Manager, at sara.richie@wisc.edu with questions about the series. To register, go to:https://go.wisc.edu/85171v. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Contact Name: Sara Richie. Contact Email: sara.richie@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. zoom. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Cultivating Calm: Managing Stress in Cattle and Farm Life

Stress is all around us.  Join us for a day of learning about why reducing stress if helpful to you and your animals. We will also highlight ways for you to reduce stress in your life. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Dairy. County: Clark. Marathon. Taylor. Wood. Contact Name: Heather Schlesser. Contact Email: heather.schlesser@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7152611239. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Abbotsford City Hall (203 N 1st St, Abbotsford, WI 54405). For more info visit marathon.extension.wisc.edu.

Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! Preschoolers (ages 3-4 on the day of the event) and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Explore the forest guided by our friendly fox puppet and caring outdoor educators. Practice shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Meet new friends: other kids and caregivers, animal puppets, and our live educational turtles! Create a project to take home each week. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jen Maggio-Laack. Contact Email: jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-890-2127. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Upham Woods Oudoor Learning Center. For more info visit fyi.exxtension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

For more information, contact Outagamie County Extension by email to Katie Gellings,  katie.gellings@wisc.edu, or by calling 920-832-4763.  Register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc584ye0Qiu2lxJR0x5ylEAZ3V9IE00yDfgZvv_5owg-jsm0A/viewform. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Waupaca. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Virtual.

Planning AHEAD

To register online, go to: https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadWestgor There is a $20 fee to register for the program.  This fee covers the workbook, materials, and guest speakers. For more infroamtion, contact:  Outagamie County Extension, 920-832-5121, katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Cost: $20 for cost of materials. Registration Required: No. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Road, Menasha, WI.

Producing Quality Beef

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Beef Council, and UW Madison Division of Extension Livestock Program are hosting a series of workshops that will focus on producing quality beef in Wisconsin. Workshops will be from 10 am to 3 pm. Topics will include: Live cattle evaluation and discussion with packer representatives – packer & sale barn managers, Impacts on value: shrink, mud, dirt and fitness for transport, Meat quality defects - real examples from the packing plant, 2022 National Beef Quality Audit Results, Quality and yield grades discussion and hands-on practicum, Pre-harvest factors that impact meat quality, Feeding and management practices to produce cattle the market seeks. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Livestock. County: Chippewa. Dunn. Eau Claire. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-632-0599. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Altoona Equity Livestock Sale Barn, 5150 US-53, Eau Claire, WI 54701. For more info visit www.beeftips.com.

Focus on Forage Webinar - Cover Crop Forage

Focus on Forage is a FREE, 4-part webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin. Webinar speakers include forage industry experts, UW–Madison Specialists, and Extension Educators. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and ARPAS credits are available for each webinar. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Liz Gartman. Contact Email: liz.gartman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9203317835. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. For more info visit cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - February 17, 20, 24, 27 and March 3 and 6

Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help clients achieve financial goals and manage their money. Participants learn techniques and strategies to help clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, spending and savings plans, and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Participants also learn coaching strategies that capitalize on a client’s strengths and resources in coming up with solutions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Extension Forage Management Workshop

Dairy farmers in the region are invited to join UW-Madison Division of Extension educators for an educational workshop on Forage Management on Thursday February 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The workshop will be held at UW Whitewater University Innovation Center at the Engagement Community Center, 1260 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. This workshop will provide dairy farmers with the knowledge and tools to enhance their forage management practices and improve the profitability and sustainability of their operations. This workshop will cover a range of critical topics, including: • Feed Management Strategies • Optimizing Feed Storage • Improving Feed Efficiency • Planting and Managing Alfalfa • Green Feeding Techniques • And more! The workshop features Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, Assistant professor & Extension Specialist – Ruminant nutrition from UW Madison department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Dr. Martha Moura Kohmann, Assistant professor & Extension Specialist in forage systems agroecology from UW Madison… Cost: 10. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Crops & Soils. Dairy. Named Program: Ag - FarmReadyResearch. County: Dane. Dodge. Jefferson. Rock. Walworth. Contact Name: Alison Pfau. Contact Email: alison.pfau@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082204779. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Engagement Community Center, 1260 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Milking Robots: Are They the Future of Dairy Farming?

Free Conference Explores the Future of Automatic Milking Systems Dairy farmers, consultants, students, and service providers are invited to attend an innovative conference on Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) technology. This event will feature expert presentations from the University of Wisconsin, the University of Minnesota, and the University of California – Davis, focusing on the profitability, labor efficiency, and herd health impacts of AMS. The conference is offered at two locations to better serve and connect with farmers across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Minnesota: Wednesday, February 26, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Shady’s Bar and Grill Railside, 28603 W Hwy 55, Paynesville, MN 56362. Wisconsin: Thursday, February 27, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Eau Claire Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Why Attend Attendees will gain valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of AMS technology, learn strategies for maximizing profitability and efficiency, and hear firsthand experiences… Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. Farm Management. Contact Name: Stephanie Plaster. Contact Email: stephanie.plaster@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2622776809. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Eau Claire Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI 54701. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Green Thumb Winter 2025: Vegetable Insect Management

The Green Thumb Gardening vegetable series will help you to keep your kitchen garden thriving! The series covers many aspects of vegetable gardening for a robust background in vegetable production. UW-Madison Extension educators and UW specialists will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. All classes are Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Register for the complete class series at a discounted price ($110.00) or individual classes ($12.00) according to your interests. Full descriptions for individual classes are available on the Register page. All classes are recorded except the Vegetable Disease class. Full Vegetable Series - All classes are live; recordings are sent to registrants after the event (vegetable disease management is not recorded). January 9 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Planning the Vegetable Garden January 16 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Soils and Fertilizers January 23 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Seed Starting January 30 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Garden Crops and Special Techniques F… Cost: $12-$110. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Sarah Cowen. Contact Email: sarah.cowen@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu.

25 Small Ruminant Webinar - Harnessing the Post-weaning Fecal Egg Count Estimated Breeding Value to Enhance Sheep Health

Dr. Kelsey Bentley, Kansa State University, will explore integrating post-weaning fecal egg count estimated breeding values (EBVs) as a strategic approach to enhancing sheep health. She will focus on lamb response to CD&T vaccination and colostrum antibody concentrations in ewes. By examining these factors, she aims to understand how genetic selection for parasite resistance can improve sheep health outcomes. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. 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 IHDE. Contact Email: cihde@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082623803. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Rent Smart - February 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28

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. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Friday, February 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.

Producing Quality Beef

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Beef Council, and UW Madison Division of Extension Livestock Program are hosting a series of workshops that will focus on producing quality beef in Wisconsin. Workshops will be from 10 am to 3 pm. Topics will include: Live cattle evaluation and discussion with packer representatives – packer & sale barn managers, Impacts on value: shrink, mud, dirt and fitness for transport, Meat quality defects - real examples from the packing plant, 2022 National Beef Quality Audit Results, Quality and yield grades discussion and hands-on practicum, Pre-harvest factors that impact meat quality, Feeding and management practices to produce cattle the market seeks. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Livestock. Contact Name: Beth McIlquham. Contact Email: beth.mcilquham@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-632-0599. Friday, February 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Milwaukee Stockyards, N3645 Co Rd J, Reeseville, WI 53579. For more info visit www.beeftips.com.

Farm Pulse:Farm Financial Management and Analysis

Farm Pulse: Financial Management and Analysis is a self-paced online course for conventional and organic farmers interested in learning how to use farm financials to explore their farm business decisions. This course will help farmers evaluate their finances, take the pulse of their farm business, and set goals for the future of their operation.  The course is open to anyone involved in agriculture. In particular, farmers or farm managers who are interested in developing farm financial statements to explore and make informed financial and production decisions on a farm business.  Farm Pulse – Financial does fulfill education requirements for USDA Farm Service Agency loan borrowers in Wisconsin. You will learn how to: Identify which records to collect for your farm business Compare and contrast financial strengths and weaknesses Organize financial information into financial statements Define the structure of balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, and statements of owner equity. Inter… Cost: The course fee is $299, which includes access to the course materials for one year. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. Dairy. Farm Management. Livestock. Contact Name: Trisha Wagner. Contact Email: trisha.wagner@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7158961609. Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM. Virtual self-paced online course. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

Making the Cut: Hands-on Tree Pruning Workshop

Join us for an introductory hands-on workshop focused on understanding the art and science of pruning. You will learn the essential why, when and how of tree pruning to encourage healthy trees, improve fruit yield, and reduce potential hazards. This is ideal for beginner gardeners. We will start off in the classroom and then practice these skills at the Campus Garden. Loppers, hand saws, and hand pruners will be provided or bring your own preferred pruning tools. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Jefferson. Rock. Walworth. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414958. Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Upham Hall, 771 W Starin Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190. For more info visit www.uww.edu.

StrongBodies

Class is designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Monday, March 3, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM. Suring (Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church - 11005 County Rd M). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - February 17, 20, 24, 27 and March 3 and 6

Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help clients achieve financial goals and manage their money. Participants learn techniques and strategies to help clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, spending and savings plans, and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Participants also learn coaching strategies that capitalize on a client’s strengths and resources in coming up with solutions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Monday, March 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

FEED Webinar Series: Navigating Wisconsin Free Business Resources

Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs! This no-cost series of online trainings from the UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program is for food entrepreneurs and farm-based food businesses. Are you looking for business development help to start or grow your Wisconsin food or farming businesses? Join this webinar to learn about several of the great (FREE) business resources we have available in Wisconsin. Invited resources include the organizations who joined us at the 2024 FEED Summit in Milwaukee. (Note, if you'd like to be included in this type of webinar, please contact Jessica at foodsystems@extension.wisc.edu to learn how!) Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/x42633 Find the full webinar series details here: https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2025-feed-webinar-series/. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Contact Name: Jessica Jane Spring (previously Spayde). Contact Email: foodsystems@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082255799. Monday, March 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. https://go.wisc.edu/x42633. For more info visit foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu.

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: 608-262-7588. Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Metropolis Resort. 5150 Fairview Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! Preschoolers (ages 3-4 on the day of the event) and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Explore the forest guided by our friendly fox puppet and caring outdoor educators. Practice shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Meet new friends: other kids and caregivers, animal puppets, and our live educational turtles! Create a project to take home each week. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jen Maggio-Laack. Contact Email: jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-890-2127. Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Upham Woods Oudoor Learning Center. For more info visit fyi.exxtension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Racine. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627672916. Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Oak Park Place, 1700 S Teut Rd, Burlington, WI 53105. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series

Join us on Wednesdays at 9am from February 5th - March 12th! This free series will have sessions on thefollowing topics: February 5: Renovate Today, Stay Tomorrow:How to Successfully Age in Place, February 12: The Master Naturalist Program, February 19: Inflation’s Impact on Finances, February 26: 8 Dimensions of Wellness, March 5: The Art of Caregiving, March 12: Edible Landscaping   Please reach out to Sara Richie, Life Span Program Manager, at sara.richie@wisc.edu with questions about the series. To register, go to:https://go.wisc.edu/85171v. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Contact Name: Sara Richie. Contact Email: sara.richie@wisc.edu. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. zoom. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Dairy Feeding School

This workshop will address dairy feeding concerns in Wisconsin, including feed safety, management, transition cow health, and the economics of feeding.  It will be offered in English and Spanish. Cost: 15. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. County: Brown. Calumet. Door. Kewaunee. Manitowoc. Oconto. Outagamie. Shawano. Winnebago. Contact Name: Stephanie Bowers. Contact Email: stephanie.bowers@wisc.edu. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Brown County STEM Innovation Center--Green Bay, WI. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! Preschoolers (ages 3-4 on the day of the event) and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Explore the forest guided by our friendly fox puppet and caring outdoor educators. Practice shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Meet new friends: other kids and caregivers, animal puppets, and our live educational turtles! Create a project to take home each week. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jen Maggio-Laack. Contact Email: jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-890-2127. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Upham Woods Oudoor Learning Center. For more info visit fyi.exxtension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

For more information, contact Outagamie County Extension by email to Katie Gellings,  katie.gellings@wisc.edu, or by calling 920-832-4763.  Register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc584ye0Qiu2lxJR0x5ylEAZ3V9IE00yDfgZvv_5owg-jsm0A/viewform. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. County: Outagamie. Waupaca. Winnebago. Contact Name: Katie Gellings. Contact Email: katie.gellings@wisc.edu. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Virtual.

Focus on Forage Webinar - Alfalfa

Focus on Forage is a FREE, 4-part webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin. Webinar speakers include forage industry experts, UW–Madison Specialists, and Extension Educators. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and ARPAS credits are available for each webinar. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Liz Gartman. Contact Email: liz.gartman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 9203317835. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Virtual/Online. 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: $85. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Sarah Janes Ugoretz. Contact Email: sjanes@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-234-1561. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit events.humanitix.com.

Encouraging Financial Conversations - February 17, 20, 24, 27 and March 3 and 6

Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help clients achieve financial goals and manage their money. Participants learn techniques and strategies to help clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, spending and savings plans, and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft. Participants also learn coaching strategies that capitalize on a client’s strengths and resources in coming up with solutions. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community & Economic Development. Organizational & Leadership Development. Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Green 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Green. Contact Name: Jayne Butts. Contact Email: jayne.butts@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-328-9440. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Green County Extension Office, 2841 6th Street Monroe, WI 53566. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Jefferson 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Jefferson. Contact Name: Katelyn Broedlow. Contact Email: kbroedlow@jeffersoncountywi.gov. Contact phone: 920-674-7440. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Jefferson County Extension Office, 864 Collins Rd, Jefferson, WI 53549. 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. You may want to bring a snack. 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, March 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Portage Co Annex Building, Rms 1 & 2; 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481. 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. You may want to bring a snack. 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, March 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Sauk County Board Room, 505 Broadway St Third Floor, 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Shawano. Contact Name: Tami Goers. Contact phone: 715-526-6136. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Shawanno County Courthouse; 311 N Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Fox Valley Area Hmong Farmers Workshop: Market Access-Value Added

Market Access--Value Added. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. County: Calumet. Fond du Lac. Outagamie. Winnebago. Contact Name: Gaonou Thao. Contact Email: gaonou.thao@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159072527. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. New Hmong Professionals 1444 E Northland Ave Appleton, WI 54911.

Green Thumb Winter 2025: Weed Management

The Green Thumb Gardening vegetable series will help you to keep your kitchen garden thriving! The series covers many aspects of vegetable gardening for a robust background in vegetable production. UW-Madison Extension educators and UW specialists will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. All classes are Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Register for the complete class series at a discounted price ($110.00) or individual classes ($12.00) according to your interests. Full descriptions for individual classes are available on the Register page. All classes are recorded except the Vegetable Disease class. Full Vegetable Series - All classes are live; recordings are sent to registrants after the event (vegetable disease management is not recorded). January 9 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Planning the Vegetable Garden January 16 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Soils and Fertilizers January 23 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Seed Starting January 30 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Garden Crops and Special Techniques F… Cost: $12-$110. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Sarah Cowen. Contact Email: sarah.cowen@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu.

Resilient Co-Parenting: Co-Parenting Teens

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 continued parental support to become happy, healthy young adults. Learn ways to co-parent cooperatively to support your teenager in developing positive family relationships, a healthy lifestyle, and a positive connection in their community. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/9cx91o. 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: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139. Thursday, March 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

StrongBodies

Class is designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Friday, March 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM. Suring (Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church - 11005 County Rd M). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Building Your Farm’s ICE (In Case of Emergency) Box

A new workshop series from the UW-Madison Division of Extension can help farms organize their important documents and financial information to ensure the continuity and stability of the business in the face of emergencies. Having these documents in order can also help farm owners be better prepared for their estate planning meetings with service providers. The series will help farm families to organize and analyze important documents and asset information to build their “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) Box over a series of weeks. In the event of an untimely death or accident, a farm family will be able to return to their ICE Box and find important information for continuing the farm’s legacy. Participants will be guided through a series of questions, conversations, and templates to analyze their ideal farm transition plan. After organizing farm assets for their ICE Box, participants will be able to run a variety of transfer scenarios to analyze and compare possible distribution plans for farm transition. The vi… Cost: The cost of the workshop series is $250 per farm. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Crops & Soils. 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: Joy Kirkpatrick. Contact Email: joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu. Friday, March 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Virtual Zoom meeting and in-person workshop on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This workshop is limited to 20 farms. For more info visit farms.extension.wisc.edu.

La Crosse Hmong Farmers Workshop

Kev khaws ntaub ntawv ntawm lub lag luam teb. Cost: free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Statewide. Topic: Aging. County: La Crosse. Contact Name: Gaonou Thao. Contact Email: gaonou.thao@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 7159072527. Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Hmong Cultural & Community Center 1815 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Monday, March 10, 2025, 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM. Medford Multi-Purpose Room at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongBodies

Class is designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Monday, March 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM. Suring (Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church - 11005 County Rd M). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Monday, March 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Medford Multi-Purpose Room at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Gilman Community Center. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: 20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Goodrich Town hall. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

FEED Webinar Series: How Can a Cooperative Business Structure Make Farmland More Accessible in Wisconsin?

Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs! This no-cost series of online trainings from the UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program is for food entrepreneurs and farm-based food businesses. Are you a farmer looking to share farmland for your agricultural production? Join this webinar to hear about the work of Extension's Center for Cooperatives and Community Development to help make land access more affordable and accessible to more of our Wisconsin residents. Mia Ljung, Community Development Extension Educator, and Kelly Maynard, Cooperative Development Specialist, will share their progress in creating “A Guide to Farmland Co-op Development." Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/x42633 Find the full webinar series details here: https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2025-feed-webinar-series/. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Contact Name: Jessica Jane Spring (previously Spayde). Contact Email: foodsystems@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082255799. Monday, March 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. https://go.wisc.edu/x42633. For more info visit foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Rib Lake Senior Site. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

Raising a Thinking Child

**This class runs weekly from March 11, 2025 to April 15, 2025. 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. **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! Preschoolers (ages 3-4 on the day of the event) and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Explore the forest guided by our friendly fox puppet and caring outdoor educators. Practice shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Meet new friends: other kids and caregivers, animal puppets, and our live educational turtles! Create a project to take home each week. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jen Maggio-Laack. Contact Email: jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-890-2127. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Upham Woods Oudoor Learning Center. For more info visit fyi.exxtension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Racine. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627672916. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Oak Park Place, 1700 S Teut Rd, Burlington, WI 53105. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Illness

Are you a family caregiver? Register now for Powerful Tools for Caregivers! This 6 week evidence-based workshop will help you make tough decisions, reduce stress, improve self-confidence and more to help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Includes a free workbook! Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. 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: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Focus on Fathers: Fathers Teach Kindness

Join us and other fathers and father-figures for a Zoom series to explore parenting topics and learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your children. This month's class focuses on teaching kindness. Often we tell our children to “be kind” or “be nice”  but what we don’t realize is that this is actually a skill that we need to teach our children. Fathers can help teach their children kindness. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/3z9kwx. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Raising a Thinking Child

**This class runs weekly from March 11, 2025 to April 15, 2025. , 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. , **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  , To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM. Medford Multi-Purpose Room at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Medford Multi-Purpose Room at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: 20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Goodrich Town hall. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series

Join us on Wednesdays at 9am from February 5th - March 12th! This free series will have sessions on thefollowing topics: February 5: Renovate Today, Stay Tomorrow:How to Successfully Age in Place, February 12: The Master Naturalist Program, February 19: Inflation’s Impact on Finances, February 26: 8 Dimensions of Wellness, March 5: The Art of Caregiving, March 12: Edible Landscaping   Please reach out to Sara Richie, Life Span Program Manager, at sara.richie@wisc.edu with questions about the series. To register, go to:https://go.wisc.edu/85171v. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Contact Name: Sara Richie. Contact Email: sara.richie@wisc.edu. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. zoom. For more info visit aging.extension.wisc.edu.

Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! Preschoolers (ages 3-4 on the day of the event) and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Explore the forest guided by our friendly fox puppet and caring outdoor educators. Practice shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Meet new friends: other kids and caregivers, animal puppets, and our live educational turtles! Create a project to take home each week. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jen Maggio-Laack. Contact Email: jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-890-2127. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Upham Woods Oudoor Learning Center. For more info visit fyi.exxtension.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: $85. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Sarah Janes Ugoretz. Contact Email: sjanes@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-234-1561. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit events.humanitix.com.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Thursday, March 13, 2025, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Rib Lake Senior Site. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Thursday, March 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Gilman Community Center. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

Green Thumb Winter 2025: Cover Crops for the Garden

The Green Thumb Gardening vegetable series will help you to keep your kitchen garden thriving! The series covers many aspects of vegetable gardening for a robust background in vegetable production. UW-Madison Extension educators and UW specialists will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. All classes are Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Register for the complete class series at a discounted price ($110.00) or individual classes ($12.00) according to your interests. Full descriptions for individual classes are available on the Register page. All classes are recorded except the Vegetable Disease class. Full Vegetable Series - All classes are live; recordings are sent to registrants after the event (vegetable disease management is not recorded). January 9 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Planning the Vegetable Garden January 16 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Soils and Fertilizers January 23 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Seed Starting January 30 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Garden Crops and Special Techniques F… Cost: $12-$110. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Sarah Cowen. Contact Email: sarah.cowen@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700. Thursday, March 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongBodies

Class is designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Friday, March 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM. Suring (Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church - 11005 County Rd M). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

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/e64y54. Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Water Resources. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Saint Croix. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu. Saturday, March 15, 2025, 8:00 AM. Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus 279 South Cove Rd Hudson, WI 54016. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Rent Smart - March 15, 22 and 29

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. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.

Gourd-o-Rama

Cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and gourds are very popular crops to grow in the home garden. Join us for an engaging gardening presentation designed to help you successfully grow your viny vegetables this year. Learn how to choose the best crops, prepare the ideal planting site, care for your crops throughout the growing season, and tackle challenges like weeds, pests, and diseases with integrated management strategies. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and skills to cultivate healthy, productive vine crops. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Walworth. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414958. Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Room 214 100 W. Walworth Street, Elkhorn, WI 53121. For more info visit www.aramlibrary.org.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Monday, March 17, 2025, 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM. Medford Multi-Purpose Room at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongBodies

Class is designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Monday, March 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM. Suring (Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church - 11005 County Rd M). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Mead Wildlife Area Master Naturalist Training

A 40-hour training, meeting March 17-22, 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/6p4x72. Cost: $300. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Land & Forestry. Water Resources. Named Program: NRI - Master Naturalist. County: Marathon. Portage. Wood. Contact Name: Becky Sapper. Contact Email: becky.sapper@wisc.edu. Monday, March 17, 2025, 8:30 AM. 201517 County Hwy S Milladore, WI 54454. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Monday, March 17, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Medford Multi-Purpose Room at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Monday, March 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Gilman Community Center. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: 20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Monday, March 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Goodrich Town hall. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongBodies

Class is designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Monday, March 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Gillett (St. John's Lutheran Church-Clock Church, 101 W. Main St.). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

FEED Webinar Series: Developing Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth: The Case of Maple Producers

Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs! This no-cost series of online trainings from the UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program is for food entrepreneurs and farm-based food businesses. Explore how maple producers integrate both traditional and digital marketing strategies to create seamless and cohesive brand experiences for customers. Learn how to craft a compelling brand identity, maximize visibility across multiple channels, build meaningful customer relationships, optimize sales opportunities, and foster a loyal community. By employing a holistic approach to marketing, producers can enhance their brand’s visibility, increase customer engagement, and build a sustainable business. Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/x42633 Find the full webinar series details here: https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/2025-feed-webinar-series/. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Community Food Systems. Farm Management. Contact Name: Jessica Jane Spring (previously Spayde). Contact Email: foodsystems@extension.wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6082255799. Monday, March 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. https://go.wisc.edu/x42633. For more info visit foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu.

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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/2nyjet  **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. Cost: See Registration. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Kenosha. Kewaunee. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Missy Bablick. Contact Email: missy.bablick@wisc.edu. Contact phone: (715) 537-6254. Monday, March 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Rib Lake Senior Site. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

Raising a Thinking Child

**This class runs weekly from March 11, 2025 to April 15, 2025. 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. **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! Preschoolers (ages 3-4 on the day of the event) and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Explore the forest guided by our friendly fox puppet and caring outdoor educators. Practice shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Meet new friends: other kids and caregivers, animal puppets, and our live educational turtles! Create a project to take home each week. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jen Maggio-Laack. Contact Email: jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-890-2127. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Upham Woods Oudoor Learning Center. For more info visit fyi.exxtension.wisc.edu.

Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Cost: $0. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Personal Finances. County: Racine. Contact Name: Sarah Hawks. Contact Email: sarah.hawks@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627672916. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Oak Park Place, 1700 S Teut Rd, Burlington, WI 53105. For more info visit aging.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: Yes. 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 Email: jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 6085760147. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Illness

Are you a family caregiver? Register now for Powerful Tools for Caregivers! This 6 week evidence-based workshop will help you make tough decisions, reduce stress, improve self-confidence and more to help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Includes a free workbook! Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Aging. 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: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Parents Forever (Part 1 of 2)

**Please note this is a two-part class: Part I is on March 18, 2025 and Part II is on March 20, 2025. Please plan to attend both classes. 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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://forms.gle/KgfKmdfCYM7v45mt9 **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. Cost: $28. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Kenosha. Kewaunee. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual. For more info visit forms.gle.

Raising a Thinking Child

**This class runs weekly from March 11, 2025 to April 15, 2025. , 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. , **Are you an early childhood educator? You can take this program for 12 registry credits!  , To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://go.wisc.edu/y30451. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM. Virtual. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM. Medford Multi-Purpose Room at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Medford Multi-Purpose Room at the Taylor County Fairgrounds. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

Clark 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Clark. Contact Name: Valerie Wood. Contact Email: valerie.wood@co.clark.wi.us. Contact phone: 715-743-5122. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Thorp Fire Hall; 101 N Wilson St, Thorp, WI 54771. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Jackson 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Jackson. Contact Name: Cathy Hart. Contact Email: chart22@wisc.edu. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Jackson Co Extension; 227 S 11th St, Black River Falls, WI 54615. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Marquette 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Marquette. Contact Name: Office Assistant. Contact phone: 608-297-3141. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Marquette Co Service Center, 480 Underwood Ave, Montello, WI 53949. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

Sheboygan 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. You may want to bring a snack. Space is limited. Cost: $10.00. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Pesticide Applicator Training. Named Program: Ag - Pesticide Applicator Training. County: Sheboygan. Contact Name: Tammy Zorn. Contact Email: tammy.zorn@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-459-5904. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Extension Sheboygan County, 5 University Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081. For more info visit patstore.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: 20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Goodrich Town hall. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

Dairy Feeding School

This workshop will address dairy feeding concerns in Wisconsin, including feed safety, management, transition cow health, and the economics of feeding.  It will be offered in English and Spanish. Cost: 15. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Statewide. Topic: Dairy. County: Columbia. Dane. Jefferson. Rock. Walworth. Contact Name: Alison Pfau. Contact Email: alison.pfau@wisc.edu. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Dane County Extension Building--Madison, WI. For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Forest Friends Early Childhood Nature Club

Join Felix the Fox and our wonderful outdoor educators for a series of four adventures at Upham Woods! Preschoolers (ages 3-4 on the day of the event) and their grownups will discover shapes, colors, letters, and numbers in nature! A parent or guardian must accompany all participants each week for outdoor and indoor fun. Explore the forest guided by our friendly fox puppet and caring outdoor educators. Practice shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Meet new friends: other kids and caregivers, animal puppets, and our live educational turtles! Create a project to take home each week. Cost: $40. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Youth. County: Juneau. Contact Name: Jen Maggio-Laack. Contact Email: jen.maggio-laack@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-890-2127. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Upham Woods Oudoor Learning Center. For more info visit fyi.exxtension.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: $85. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Farm Management. Contact Name: Sarah Janes Ugoretz. Contact Email: sjanes@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-234-1561. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit events.humanitix.com.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Rib Lake Senior Site. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongPeople/Strong Bodies

These exercises are suitable for women and men of all ages who want to maintain or increase their strength, flexibility, and balance, including those who are not in perfect health. This program is especially for those ages 40 and over. , People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and back pain often benefit from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Cost: $20. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: In-person. Topic: Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Taylor. Contact Name: Michelle Grimm. Contact Email: michelle.grimm@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 715-748-3327. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Gilman Community Center. For more info visit taylor.extension.wisc.edu.

StrongBodies

Class is designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Gillett (St. John's Lutheran Church-Clock Church, 101 W. Main St.). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Raising Wisconsin's Children: Learning Life Skills Through Household Chores

Join free online parenting classes each month! 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. All parents are welcome. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes. Cost: Free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: 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 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Virtual. For more info visit parenting.extension.wisc.edu.

Green Thumb Winter 2025: Succession Planting, Companion Planting, and Season Extension

The Green Thumb Gardening vegetable series will help you to keep your kitchen garden thriving! The series covers many aspects of vegetable gardening for a robust background in vegetable production. UW-Madison Extension educators and UW specialists will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. All classes are Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Register for the complete class series at a discounted price ($110.00) or individual classes ($12.00) according to your interests. Full descriptions for individual classes are available on the Register page. All classes are recorded except the Vegetable Disease class. Full Vegetable Series - All classes are live; recordings are sent to registrants after the event (vegetable disease management is not recorded). January 9 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Planning the Vegetable Garden January 16 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Soils and Fertilizers January 23 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Seed Starting January 30 - 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Garden Crops and Special Techniques F… Cost: $12-$110. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. Contact Name: Sarah Cowen. Contact Email: sarah.cowen@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608-224-3700. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Online. For more info visit dane.extension.wisc.edu.

Growing Vegetables in Containers

Growing vegetables in containers is a great way to grow fresh food without needing a lot of space.  Almost any vegetable can be grown in a container.  Learn about how to select and care for a variety of vegetables, from leafy greens to root crops, and keep them thriving all season long. Cost: Free. Registration Required: No. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Gardening & Horticulture. County: Walworth. Contact Name: Julie Hill. Contact Email: julie.hill@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 2627414958. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. East Troy Parks and Recreation 2015 Energy Drive, East Troy, 53120. For more info visit easttroywi.gov.

Parents Forever (Part 2 of 2)

**Please note this is a two-part class: Part I is on March 18, 2025 and Part II is on March 20, 2025. Please plan to attend both classes. 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. To be sure everyone has a great experience in this class, space is limited and registration is required. Please click this link to indicate your interest: https://forms.gle/KgfKmdfCYM7v45mt9 **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. Cost: $28. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Virtual/Online. Topic: Parenting. County: Ashland. Barron. Bayfield. Buffalo. Chippewa. Clark. Crawford. Dane. Dodge. Door. Douglas. Dunn. Florence. Fond du Lac. Kenosha. Kewaunee. Marquette. Milwaukee. Oconto. Outagamie. Pepin. Polk. Portage. Racine. Richland. Sheboygan. Trempealeau. Winnebago. Wood. Contact Name: Hannah Zellmer. Contact Email: hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 608 297 3139. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Virtual. For more info visit forms.gle.

StrongBodies

Class is designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Cost: free. Registration Required: Yes. Event Type: Free Events. In-person. Topic: Aging. Health & Well-Being. Named Program: HWB - StrongBodies. County: Oconto. Contact Name: Katie Daul. Contact Email: katie.daul@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 920-834-6845. Friday, March 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM. Suring (Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church - 11005 County Rd M). For more info visit go.wisc.edu.

Rent Smart - March 15, 22 and 29

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. In-person. Statewide. Virtual/Online. Topic: Personal Finances. Contact Name: Amanda Kostman. Contact Email: akostman@wisc.edu. Contact phone: 262-741-4961. Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Online via Zoom Technology. For more info visit fyi.extension.wisc.edu.