University of Wisconsin - Extension

Regional workshops to help people who are interested in becoming farmers will be offered around the state over next several months. These workshops will provide information on strategies for getting started, pursuing a farm career, preserving the family farm, developing contacts and building networks.

The workshops feature farmer panels presenting ideas and information about different ways to get started farming. Those who attend can visit with others about how getting started, transferring farm ownership and helping people interested in farming.

Registration is ten dollars and covers registration and instructional materials. The registration fee is due one week before the workshop. The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board will provide lunch and refreshments. All workshops begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at about 3:30 p.m. For information and registration, contact your University of Extension Office, Wisconsin Technical College, Farm Service Agency or Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, at 800-942-2474.

Here's the schedule:

Nov. 13, Grant County Youth and Agriculture Center, Lancaster, contact Grant County UW-Extension, 608-723-2125.

Dec. 4, Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, contact Manitowoc County UW-Extension, 920-683-4168.

Dec. 11, Thorp High School, Thorp, contact Clark County UW-Extension, 715-743-5121.

Jan. 8, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Rice Lake, contact Barron County UW-Extension, 608-723-2125.

Jan. 22, Craig Center, Rock County Fair Grounds, Janesville, contact Rock County UW-Extension, 608-757-5696.