The title of this year’s UW Madison & Renk Agribusiness Forum is “Climate Smart Dairy in Wisconsin” and will start with presentations by UW-Madison, Division of Extension, and industry experts on the status of Wisconsin’s farm economy, including the current Situation and Outlook for dairy, corn and soybeans, livestock and meat, and cranberries, as well as farm income and Wisconsin’s economy. The forum will take place on the UW Madison Campus at Union South (livestream also available) from 9:30-4:00 on January 24, 2023.

The afternoon session will cover the various climate-smart initiatives throughout Wisconsin’s dairy supply chain that aim to help farmers and industry implement sustainable production practices. To start, an academic perspective on climate-smart agriculture will be provided by presenters from UW-Madison and the University of California-Davis. Next a group of practitioners from around the region – representing farming and broader interests – will discuss their efforts and perspectives on climate-smart practices within Wisconsin’s dairy industry. A panel discussion will follow each section, and there will be time for audience questions.

 To learn more about the Forum Click Here or view the Agenda.

The registration fee of $50.00 covers the Forum, lunch, breaks, and reception. Online registration closes January 20th. The Forum will also be live-streamed for those not able to attend and will be made available on the Renk Agribusiness Institute YouTube page, with no registration required.

Questions? Contact us at conferences@union.wisc.edu.