Extension Clark County

10/09/2026

Protect your farm from legal and financial risks.

When planning for succession, understanding the legal risks is key to ensure a smooth transition for the next generation. As part of the "Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series, Farm Law Outreach Specialist Kelly Wilfert will help families learn the basics of business and estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, and various business entities. You'll also learn an overview of probate and estate tax to help you identify potential risks and protect your farm’s assets.

Gain the legal clarity you need to make your future meetings with an attorney more efficient and productive.
🗓️ Fall Workshop Series starts: Nov. 12, 2026
📌 Registration deadline: Oct. 23, 2026

Secure your spot for the Fall series today at go.wisc.edu/cyff

10/07/2026

UW–Madison Extension is hosting a hands-on workshop, "From Barn to Tank," on Nov 20 in West Bend, WI. Learn practical cow handling tips that cut down stress, protect milk quality, and qualify for FARM stockmanship credits (sessions available in both English and Spanish!).
Learn more and Register here:

UW–Madison Extension offers "From Barn to Tank," a free mastitis control workshop for dairy teams to boost milk quality and cow handling.

10/05/2026

If you are interested in the Planning AHEAD classes that are offered by Clark County, but cant make it-- here is another option to still do the class. Visit the link below to sign up for a Virtual Planning AHEAD course. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6iIafh4O23ZJWkniSrwezl15gsZ4b-45aOALk0Naz3JYDwA/viewform

10/02/2026

How will your farm operate when you’re ready to step back? 🚜

Protecting your life’s work means starting the conversation today. Join UW-Madison Extension for "Cultivating Your Farm’s Future," an interactive virtual workshop that starts November 12, 2026. This online learning series is designed to help families navigate the succession process together. Whether you are the owner generation or the successor, this workshop provides the tools to shape your farm’s legacy.

Registration for the Fall series ends October 23! Secure your spot for just $200 per farm. Details here: go.wisc.edu/cyff

09/30/2026

You are invited to join Clark County Extension in a Planning AHEAD class that will be hosted at Colby Senior Care.
Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place.

This program and workbook were designed for residents in Wisconsin and is specific to Wisconsin law. If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, please refer to your state’s laws around Advanced Medical and Legal Directives, and Estate Planning.

09/29/2026

UW-Extension is hosting a statewide Financial Education program to help you meet your goals. These classes will be hosted October- December 2026.
Topics covered will be:
- Rent Smart
-Financial Coaching
-Encouraging Financial Conversations
-Money Mattes Live

For more information on these specific topic or to register for classes visit: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/classcalendar/

09/25/2026

Only 15 spots available for our upcoming “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series! 📢 This one-of-a-kind farm succession planning program will guide your operation through a proven three-step process:

1️⃣ Where are you now?
2️⃣ Where do you want to be?
3️⃣ How do you get there?

For just $200 per farm, your whole family can participate. Each farm receives one workbook and publication, plus a learner guide for each registered participant. Materials will be mailed in time for the Nov. 12 start date.

Register before Oct. 23 at go.wisc.edu/cyff

09/21/2026

Heads up: The Clark County Extension office will be closed on September 23rd in order to allow our staff to attend an important training.

09/21/2026

Join us for a Pasture Walk as we learn about a small grazing system and tour the farm. More information at: https://clark.extension.wisc.edu/pasture-walk/
RSVP at 715-743-5122

09/18/2026

Are you questioning your future role in the farm business? 🤔 If you are the next generation, you likely have big ideas but may wonder how to make them financially feasible and realistic for your long-term goals. Our "Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series provides a space for you to voice these questions and work with your family to define your future role.

Join us starting Nov. 12, 2026 to help turn your vision for the farm into a concrete plan.
Register by Oct 23 and secure your spot for just $200 per farm.
Details here: go.wisc.edu/cyff