UW-Madison Extension Douglas County

10/13/2026

Registration is open for the Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference!
December 15–16, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Bring your questions — you'll be in a room full of people who've asked them too.
👉 go.wisc.edu/WWASH

10/12/2026

The “Shoebox to Strategy” virtual workshop series is designed to help farm owners tackle a complicated yet essential task. We guide participants through organizing and analyzing important documents and asset information over a series of weeks. In the event of an untimely death or accident, you will be able to return to your completed “Shoebox to Strategy” binder and spreadsheet to find the information that is key for continuing the farm’s legacy. You will also run a variety of transfer scenarios to analyze and compare possible distribution plans for farm transition.
Learn more and register today: go.wisc.edu/shoebox

10/09/2026

Protect your farm from legal and financial risks.

When planning for succession, understanding the legal risks is key to ensure a smooth transition for the next generation. As part of the "Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series, Farm Law Outreach Specialist Kelly Wilfert will help families learn the basics of business and estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, and various business entities. You'll also learn an overview of probate and estate tax to help you identify potential risks and protect your farm’s assets.

Gain the legal clarity you need to make your future meetings with an attorney more efficient and productive.
🗓️ Fall Workshop Series starts: Nov. 12, 2026
📌 Registration deadline: Oct. 23, 2026

Secure your spot for the Fall series today at go.wisc.edu/cyff

10/08/2026

WI 4-H Horse and Leadership Conference Information

Website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/.../state-4-h-horse.../

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: UW River Falls Campus and Lab Ag Water Quality/Discovery Farms - Extension
See below for details or click on the website link above.

WI 4-H Horse and Leadership Conference Information

Website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/state-4-h-horse-leaders-conference/

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: UW River Falls Campus and Lab Farm

Cost: $75.00 per person (includes lunch, dinner, and break on Saturday, light breakfast items Sunday morning before the meeting); please note, that beyond the conference cost there will be additional parking costs at the University – typically around $8.00 per day.

Registration Deadline: October 28th; space is limited - we encourage you to register early. If all spaces for the conference are full, the conference registration may close before the deadline. Registration is through 4-H Online: wi.4honline.com

October 30th is the last day to withdraw from this conference. Any registration withdrawal after this date will be responsible for payment regardless of attendance.

Who is this experience open to? Current 4-H Members 7th grade and older and 4-H volunteers. All youth members need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian or chaperone. Youth registration will not be accepted without an adult listed as attending with them.

Lodging is on your own. There is not a room block for the conference as people noted they were able to secure better room rates in the past than our block rate. A list of local hotels is available at the conference website.

Chaperones: If you are acting in a chaperone capacity, you will need to work with your local county educator to ensure you have all training and health coordinator required needs in place for that role.
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Registration is open September 29 - October 28, 2026 (or until all spaces are full, whatever comes sooner). No late registration or onsite registrations will be offered.

Registration link: https://264hhorseconference.4honline.com

10/06/2026

Have a food preservation question?
Wisconsin residents can now call the AnswerLine, provided through a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, for trusted, research-based help with canning, freezing, drying, and more. Staffed by trained Extension professionals, the service offers reliable guidance you can count on.
📞 1-866-540-4636
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 4:00 pm or email [email protected]
Learn more: go.wisc.edu/AnswerLine

10/02/2026

Join the Friends of the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve for a WI Point beach cleanup on Sat. Oct 3! Sign up using the QR code below.

09/29/2026

How will your farm operate when you’re ready to step back? 🚜

Protecting your life’s work means starting the conversation today. Join UW-Madison Extension for "Cultivating Your Farm’s Future," an interactive virtual workshop that starts November 12, 2026. This online learning series is designed to help families navigate the succession process together. Whether you are the owner generation or the successor, this workshop provides the tools to shape your farm’s legacy.

Registration for the Fall series ends October 23! Secure your spot for just $200 per farm. Details here: go.wisc.edu/cyff

09/28/2026

Rinse apples and other fruits under running water before eating or cooking. Avoid using soap. More tips: go.wisc.edu/answerline or 1-866-540-4636.

09/24/2026

Co-parenting can mean spending less time with your child. Learn how to stay connected and make each interaction meaningful - whether remotely or in person.

Join us for a FREE Resilient Co-Parenting class at 12:00 OR 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, led by UW–Madison Division of Extension.

💻 Register now at go.wisc.edu/132w5f

🗓️ Can’t make it this time? We meet on the first Thursday of every month to explore a topic to help parents and caregivers who are raising children together while living apart.