Events calendar: January 26, 2018

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

Toward Harmony with Nature Conference; 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Jan. 27, Oshkosh Convention Center, Oshkosh.  Call 920-572-9540 for more information or go to towardharmonywithnature.org.

GrassWorks Grazing Conference; Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, Wisconsin Dells. For more information or to register online, visit the www.grassworks.org/events/grazing-conference.

Winnebago County Private Pesticide Applicator Training; 9 a.m.-3 p.m, Jan. 30, J.P. Coughlin Center, 625 E. County Rd. Y, Oshkosh. For registration info visit winnebago.uwex.edu/files/2010/05/2018-PAT-Brochure.pdf.

Hemp Seminar; 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 30, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, Business Education Center, Room 103 A/B. For more info visit bit.ly/WIHempSeminar18.

Peninsula Pride Farms; 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Jan. 31, Conference and annual meeting, Luzemburg. DATCP producer-led event. Register at form.jotform.com/73576729484170.

2018 Master Gardener Level 1; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., March 6 - May 22, Cost $100. Registration deadline is Jan. 31, 2018.  For more information go to fyi.uwex.edu/marathonmg/ or contact 715-261-1230.

February

Nutrient management plan writing training; 7 - 9 p.m., Feb 1, 8, 14, 22 at Spencer North Central Technical College campus. Twelve hour course covers three days and requalifying course covers first six hours on the first two days. To register; by phone 715-675-3331 then press 1 or online www.ntc.edu/ce/ag_sustainability.

Wisconsin Pork Association annual meeting; 12:30 p.m., Feb. 1, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells. For more information visit http://www.wppa.org/expo/.

Pesticide Applicator Training; 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Feb. 1, Dodge County Administration Building Auditorium. Fee - $45. Registration and feed payment must be done in person at least seven days prior to training date or a $10 late fee applies. For more information, contact the Dodge County UW-Extension office at 920-386-3790, or visit dodge.uwex.edu/.

Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo; Feb. 1-2, Kalahari Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells. Visit cornsoyexpo.org/ for more information. 

Wisconsin Farmers Union annual state convention;  Feb. 2 - 4, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Visit wisconsinfarmersunion.com/convention for more information or call 262-692-9155. 

Wisconsin Antique Dealers Show and Sale, Feb. 2-3, Waukesha Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. For more info call 414-510-4441.

Indianhead Sheep and Goat Breeders Association Small Ruminant Clinic, 8:45 a.m., Feb. 3, Indianhead Technical College Conference Center, 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake. Cost - $40 for ISGBA members, $50 for non-members, 4-H and FFA $15. Pre Registration deadline is Jan. 26. To register online visit  https://barron.uwex.edu/.

Marshfield FFA Central Wisconsin Farm Toy Show; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feb. 4, Marshfield Senior High School field house. Admission, adults, $3; ages 10 - 17 $1, under 10 free. For more info call 715-743-7153. 

Dodge County Healthy Soil-Healthy Water workshop; 10 a.m., Feb 7, Juneau Community Center, 500 Lincoln Drive. Seating is limited. Register online at dodgecountyfarmers.com, by mail or in person. Registration deadline is Jan. 30. For more info or for a registration form visit dodge.uwex.edu/agriculture-calendar.

Healthy Soil, Healthy Water workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 7 and 8, Community Center, Juneau.

Cultivating our Farm Business's Future: Estate Planning; noon to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 8, The Golf Club at Camelot, Hwy. 67, Lomira.

Milwaukee River Watershed Clean Farm Families Soil Health Winter Workshop; 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feb. 9, To RSVP, call 262-284-8271 or 262-206-1731.

Soil Health Winter Workshop; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 9, Ozaukee County Fairgrounds Pavilion Building, W67 N866 Washington Ave, Cedarburg. RSVP to Andy Holschbach at aholschbach@co.ozaukee.wi.us or 262-284-8271.

Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Winter Conference; Feb. 9-10, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Visit wisconsincattlemen.com/events/winter-conference for more info. 

Midwest Forage Association Symposium, Feb. 11-12, Wisconsin Dells.

Manitowoc County Forage Council seminar, annual meeting; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Feb. 13, Knox's Silver Valley, 1222 South Alverno Road, Manitowoc. Registration $25 if received by Feb. 5 at 12 p.m., $35 after that. For more info, contact the Manitowoc County UW-Extension office at 920-683-4175 or e-mail at scottgunderson@co.manitowoc.wi.us.

Cultivating our Farm Business's Future: Retirement Planning, noon to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 15, The Golf Club at Camelot, Hwy. 67, Lomira.

Dodge Co. Forage Council winter meeting, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 16, Dodge County Administration Building Auditorium, 127 East Oak St., Juneau. Registration required by Feb. 12, or a late fee will be charged. For more info visit dodge.uwex.edu/agriculture-calendar/ or fonddulac.uwex.edu/.

Madison Area Woodland Owners Conference; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feb. 17, American Family Insurance Headquarters Training Center. Early bird registration by Feb. 8, $40. Online registration is available at dane.uwex.edu/.

4-H Meats Judging Contest; 1 p.m. Feb. 17, UW-Madison meat lab. For more information visit tinyurl.com/y9j7xgz2.

Tractor Safety Class; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb. 17 - March 24. Cost $35. For registration info visit winnebago.uwex.edu/files/2018/01/2018-Tractor-Safety-Brochure.pdf.

Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion Farm Toy Show; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feb. 18, Circle B Recreation Center, Highway 60, Cedarburg. Admission - $3, kids 12 and under, free. 

Commercial pesticide applicator training and test; 9:15 a.m. - 5 p.m., Feb. 19, Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells. Registration $30 plus cost of manual. Visit wiscustomoperators.org/ for more information.

Northeast Wisconsin Grain Crops Production Clinic; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 20, Doc's Harley Davidson's Hog Barn, W2709 WI-29, Bonduel. Cost $30. Pre register by Feb. 14 by calling the Shawano UWEX office at 715-526-6136 or online at shawano.uwex.edu/upcoming-events/.

2018 Forage Symposium; Feb. 19-21, Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells. Visit wiscustomoperators.org/ for more information and to register.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feb. 21, UW-Extension office, 212 River Dr., Room 5, Wausau. $44 per person, $30 for self study. For more information and to register visit ow.ly/IbtD30hlTsw.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Feb. 22, Country Aire Bar and Banquet Hall, F1312 County Rd., P, Stratford. $44 per person, $30 for self study. For more information and to register visit ow.ly/ec0R30hlToW.

Outagamie Forage Council annual meeting; 10 a.m., Feb. 22, Doxbee's Banquet and Buffet, Seymour. Registration due Feb. 19. Visit http://outagamie.uwex.edu, for more info or contact the UW-Extension office at 920-832-5128 or kevin.jarek@outagamie.org.

Produce Safety Alliance grower training course; 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 26, UW-Fond du Lac campus, 400 University Ave, University Center rooms 113/114. Registration deadline, Feb. 19. Fee $60. For more info visit the calendar at fonddulac.uwex.edu/ or dodge.uwex.edu/agriculture-calendar/.

Brown County Taste of Wisconsin; 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 27, Rock Garden, 1951 Bond Street, Green Bay. Tickets $15. Call 920-391-4610 for tickets or visit browncountyextension.org/ and click Taste of Wisconsin logo.

Trempealeau County pesticide applicator certification course; 10 a.m. - noon, Feb. 27, Trempealeau County UW Extension/Court House 36245 Main St., Whitehall Fee $30. Reservations required. Contact the Jackson County UW-Extension with questions or reservations (715) 284-4257.

Manitowoc County private pesticide application training; 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., Feb. 27, Manitowoc County Office Complex, 4319 Expo Dr., Manitowoc. Class limited to first 35 people who register and pay $30 fee. For more information, contact the Manitowoc County UW-Extension office at 920-683-4175 or e-mail at scottgunderson@co.manitowoc.wi.us.

2018 Wisconsin Cover Crop Conference; 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Feb. 27, Holiday Inn, Steven's Point. Registration fee prior to Feb. 1 is $40, $55 per person after that. More information and registration is available online at fyi.uwex.edu/covercrop.

Raising Quality Dairy Steers, 5:30 p.m. meal followed by program at 6 p.m. Feb. 27, Chissy's Pub & Grill, Waldo.

March

Nutrient management plan writing training; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 1, 8, 13 at Wood County Courthouse. Twelve hour course covers three days and requalifying course covers first six hours on the first two days. To register; by phone 715-675-3331 then press 1 or online www.ntc.edu/ce/ag_sustainability.

Agricultural Showcase; 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 3, Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Recreation Building. 

Wisconsin Jersey Breeders and Junior Jersey Breeders Association annual meetings; 10 a.m., March 3, Church of Christ, 825 Nelson Parkway, Viroqua. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Meal reservations due on or before Feb. 9. For more info or for reservations, contact Joyce Owens, Sec./Treas., 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI, 54837, or call 715-653-2637 or email owens.joyce@gmail.com.

Pesticide Applicator Training; 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., March 7, Dodge County Administration Building Auditorium. Fee - $45. Registration and feed payment must be done in person at least seven days prior to training date or a $10 late fee applies. For more information, contact the Dodge County UW-Extension office at 920-386-3790, or visit the website at http://dodge.uwex.edu/.

Yahara Pride Farms, annual conference; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., March 7, DeForest. DATCP producer-led event. To register visit www.yaharapridefarms.org/.

New Holstein FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 11, New Holstein High School, 1715 Plymouth St., New Holstein. $3 per person, children 8 and under free. For more information contact John Bertram at 920-795-4776.

PDPW 2018 Business Conference; March 14-15, Alliant Energy Center, Madison. Conference details and registration information is available at www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379.

Midwest School for Beginning Apple Growers; March 16-18 on the UW-Madison campus. Open to the public. Registration for the program costs $350. For more information, contact John Hendrickson at (608) 265-3704 or jhendric@wisc.edu, or visit tinyurl.com/y7loywqo.

Dodge County Community Trivia Night; 7 p.m., March 24, Dodgeland High School, Juneau. For more information, contact the Dodge County UW-Extension office at 920-386-3790, visit the Dodge County UW-Extension website at http://dodge.uwex.edu/ or on Facebook.

April

Wisconsin Farm Bureau New Member Engagement Conference, April 5-6, 2018, Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point. Registration information, hotel accommodations and a preview of the sessions are available at wfbf.com/programsevents/event-registration.

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association 2018 conference, April 10-12, Milwaukee. Call (800) 729-7244 and ask for the DCHA room block to book your room. Or book online at calfandheifer.org under the “Conference” tab.

Weed workshop: Identifying Invasive Plants and Restoring with Natives; 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., April 14, Belmont Community Building, 222 S. Mound Ave., Belmont. RSVP by April 9 to Jeff Jackson at Jeff.Jackson@SWBadger.org