RSVP for Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum

press release: The 2023 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, which has the theme “Climate Smart Dairy in Wisconsin,” is set for Tuesday, Jan. 24 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The in-person event runs from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Varsity Hall in Union South, located at 1308 West Dayton Street, Madison. A reception will be held following the forum.

The program, organized by the Renk Agribusiness Institute, starts with presentations about the status of Wisconsin’s farm economy. Experts from the UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UW–Madison Division of Extension and industry will discuss 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 afternoon session will cover various climate smart initiatives throughout Wisconsin’s dairy supply chain that aim to help farmers and other industry members 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.

A reception will follow the forum in order to provide time to continue valuable discussions.

Forum registration is open now through Jan. 20. The $50 registration fee covers the forum, lunch, snacks, and reception. A reserved parking spot for the day of the forum can be purchased during registration for $20 and must be done prior to Jan. 3 to allow for processing. To register, visit: https://renk.aae.wisc.edu/2023-agricultural-outlook-forum/.

Interested individuals who are unable to attend the forum in-person will have the option to watch a livestream of the event on the Renk Agribusiness Institute’s YouTube page. No registration is required for this free, virtual option.

For more information, contact Jeremy Beach at jpbeach@wisc.edu or (608) 262-9485.