Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo
The Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo is working to encourage profitable farming by building resiliency, diversifying farming operations, reducing inputs, and increasing farmer return on investment.
Attendees at the expo will learn about conservation practices farmers can use to increase profitability and self-sufficiency while being stewards of the land, such as regenerative management, cover and companion crops, and no-till farming. Central Wisconsin farmers will discuss the specific barriers they are experiencing when adopting best management practices through panel discussion with fellow farmers who have implemented these practices. Attendees will also explore the unique partnerships that can be created when merging agriculture and conservation.
This event is free to participants due to funding provided by Wood County Land and Water Conservation. Certified Crop Adviser’s (CCA) credits will be offered to anyone attending the expo.
When & Where
Wednesday, April 30
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
Auditorium (L118)
Register
Registration is required by Thursday, April 24.
Agenda
| 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Networking |
| 10:00 a.m. | Welcome Address |
| 10:10 a.m. | Farmer Discussion Panel Emcee: Ken Schroeder, Portage County Agricultural Agent – UW-Madison, Division of Extension |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch/Conservation Farming: A Watershed Perspective Scott Provost: Lake Biologist, WDNR |
| 12:30 p.m. | Nitrogen Rate and Usage Recommendations for Small Grain Forages and Cocktail Mixes Dan Marzu: North Central Region Outreach Specialist, Nutrient & Pest Management Program – UW-Madison, Division of Extension Chris Bandura: Conservation Cropping Outreach Specialist – UW-Madison, Crops and Soils Division of Extension |
| 1:30 p.m. | Break |
| 1:45 p.m. | Producer Led Watershed Panel Emcee: Scott Bordeau, PACRS |
| 3:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
View 2025 producer-led watershed protection groups map.
Questions?
Contact Shane (Wood County Land & Water Conservation) at swucherpfenning@co.wood.wi.us or call 715.421.8475 for event details.
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Contact Ashley Borchardt (Mid-State Technical College) or call 715.422.5347 for assistance with registration.
If you have a disability and need accommodations to take part in this activity, please let us know. Contact the event coordinator as soon as possible, ideally 14 days in advance.
