Small-Scale Fruit & Vegetable Farmer Events
Farmer Events
In-person events -workshops, confernernces, field days, and virtual meetings in Hmong and English, offered throughout Wisconsin, covering topics such as federal support programs for farmers, recordkeeping, farmland leases, market access, production and more.
Upcoming Events
Small-Scale Vegetable Farmers/Growers Gathering
November 21, 2026, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Lake View Conference Center
1000 Lake View Dr, Wausau, WI 54403
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Who should attend: small-acreage farmers and growers, direct market farmers/growers, beginning and experienced farmers. Sessions will be in Hmong and English, and interpretation and language support are provided.
Register in Advance
Contact Gaonou Thao at gaonou.thao@wisc.edu or call (715) 907-2527 for questions.
Workshop Topics
- Farming and growing practices: soil health, insect, disease, and weed management.
- Farm business management: grants, loans, financing, and land leasing/contracts
- Federal and State programs and resources for farmers
For more information, contact:
Gaonou Thao
gaonou.thao@wisc.edu
(715) 907-2527
| You are invited to attend the quarterly virtual meeting for “Strengthening Support Systems for WI Small-scale Diversified Farmers.” This meeting is an opportunity to discuss needs and share outreach efforts across organizations, including resources and programs. – Save the Dates – 2026 Quarterly Virtual Farmer Outreach Discussion Mondays: Jan. 26, April 27, July 27, Oct 26 | 2:30 p.m. | to join, email farms@extension.wisc.edu |