Events Calendar
NOTE: Many of the meetings and events listed in the Calendar require preregistration and/or fees. When possible, a contact telephone number or email address is provided for more information. In many cases, your local UW Extension office can provide additional information about these events.
January 2017
WALSAA FISC Reunion , Jan. 28, The Coliseum Bar, Madison.
Eagle Day Along the Fox River , January 28 — various Eagle Education Programs at 1000 Islands Environmental Center. Also guided viewing locations along the Fox River in Kaukauna locations. Maps and schedule of events are available at www.eagledaysalongthefox.org.
86th Annual WFU State Convention , Jan. 27-29 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Contact: Deb Jakubek at djakubek@wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 715-590-2130.
2017 Northeast Wisconsin Woodland Owners Conference , January 28, 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay. Go to www.glacierlandrcd/events or call Glacierland RC&D at 920-465oop3006.
Cattlemen’s College , Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, Nashville, Tenn. Visit: www.beefusa.org/cattlemenscollege.
February 2017
2017 Pork/Corn/Soy Expo , February 2 & 3, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells.
25th Annual GrassWorks
Grazing Conference , February 2-4, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells.
Organic Vegetable Production Conference , Feb. 3 & 4, Alliant Energy Center, Madison.
Dairy’s Visible Voice Winter Series®, (Social Media Strategy), Feb. 16 (Effective Leadership), and Apr. 6 (Proactive Communication). Visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379.
A Prairies and Pollinators Workshop , Feb. 18, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m., Grand Occasions Ballroom, W16181 US Hwy 10, Osseo.
2017 Midwest Manure Summit , February 22 and 23, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Green Bay. Visit: http:// www.midwestmanure.org.
MOSES Organic Farming Conference , Feb. 23-25, La Crosse.
Wisconsin Adult Holstein Convention , Feb. 24-25, Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton.
March 2017
Cornerstone Dairy Academy™, March 14-15, Madison. Visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379.
25th PDPW Anniversary Annual Business Conference , March 15-16, Alliant Energy Center, Madison. Visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379.
Farm & Industry Short Course Graduation , March 18, Union South, Madison.
April 2017
Farm Financial Recordkeeping, April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginner’s workshop using Quickbooks, Abbotsford City Hall, 203 E Birch St., Abbotsford; $20 per person; register online at https:// goo.gl/ forms/7w9e82KKdSf6aqFC2 or call 715-261-1231.
Midwest Horse Fair , April 21, 22 & 23, Alliant Energy Center. Madison. Visit: www.MidwestHorseFair.com.
May 2017
Cow Camp, May 20-21, Sugar Creek Camp, Ferryville. Contact: WHA, 800-223-4269.
July 2017
Wisconsin Championship Show , July 10-11, Alliant Energy Center, Madison. Contact: WHA: 800-223-4269.
2017 Farm Technology Days Picnic , July 12, Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, Kewaunee.
County Calendar
23rd Annual New Holstein Farm Toy and Craft Show, March 12, 9 am to 3 pm, New Holstein High School. For more information or to reserve one or more of the 275 display tables to be set up for vendors, call 920-795-4776 or 920-9608817 or check at www.Facebook.com/FarmToyCraftShow.
DODGE: 2017 Sausage Class , February 13, 6:30-10 p.m. To register, complete a registration form and return with payment to Dodge County UWEX Office, 127 East Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039. Registration forms are available online at http://dodge.uwex.edu. For more information, contact Bonnie Borden, 920-386-3790, visit the Dodge County UWExtension website at http:// dodge.uwex.edu/ or connect with them on Facebook.
OCONTO: Grain Marketing Workshop , Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lena Town Hall, 6087 Goatsville Road. Contact: Marinette County UWExtension office at 715-732-7510 or e-mail to scott.reuss@ces.uwex.edu.
OZAUKEE: Healthy Soils Winter Workshop , Feb. 10 in the fire hall at Waubeka (W4121 Center St.), in two sessions of two hours each, starting at 10 am. Contact: Andy Holschbach at 262-2848271 or Jim Melichar at 262206-1731or send emails to aholschbach@co.ozaukee.wi.us or to jpmelichar@gmail.com.
SHEBOYGAN: Pesticide Applicator Training , Jan. 27, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, UW-Extension, Sheboygan.
Forage Council Hay Auction , Fe. 11, 10:00 am, Adell Coop, Adell.
TAYLOR: Beef Round-up , May 13, 7 am to 3:30 pm, Brecke Rodeo Arena, W7939 Hwy 64, Medford. Contact: contact Sandy Stuttgen, Agriculture Educator, UW-Extension Taylor County at 715-7483327 ext 1.
WOOD: Central Wisconsin Farm Toy Show , Feb. 5, 9 am - 3 pm, Marshfield Senior High School Fieldhouse, Admission: Adults - $3.00; Ages 10 to 17 $1.00; Under age 10, Free. Contact: Mark Vornholt, 715743-7152.