Registration is now open for the Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference happening December 15-16, 2026 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells. This conference is for Wisconsin farmers and agriculture professionals to network and learn how to maximize nutrient efficiency, soil health, and water quality on their farms.
The WWASH Conference explores the intersection of on-farm research, soil health, and water quality with farmers and agriculture professionals through dynamic keynote speakers, panels, interactive breakout sessions, and thought-provoking roundtable discussions.
Conference Highlights
This year’s conference highlights include how to get involved in on-farm research and the latest innovations and technologies Wisconsin farmers are using. New this year is a “cover crop track” with three breakout sessions options – one for farmers thinking about trying them, one for farmers using them, but having issues, and one for grazing cover crops and advanced growers. Other noteworthy items include new roundtable topics such as manure compost, bale grazing studies, and tech for grazers, as well as an expanded poster session to include county conservation, demo farms, and Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program farms.
Keynote speakers include John F. Tooker, from the Pennsylvania State University Department of Entomology, with, “Leveraging Natural Enemies in Conservation-based Agricultural Systems to Control Insect and Slug Pests,” Steven Hall, from the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, UW-Madison, with, “Short- and Long- Term Steps to Decrease Nutrient Losses from Wisconsin’s Agricultural Lands,” and Steve Vavrus, Director, Wisconsin State Climatology Office, UW-Madison, who will present, “2026: A Smorgasbord of Extreme Weather.”
Pricing Structure for Two Day Registration
- Early Bird Discount: Sept 14–Oct 4 ($150)
- Regular: Oct 5–Nov 29 ($185)
- Late: Nov 30–Dec 12 ($210)
- Day-of ($250)
One-day rates and student rates are available, as well as an add-on dinner option (+$25).
Register at go.wisc.edu/WWASH. Registration includes one or two days at the conference and lunch each day. A hotel block is available at the Kalahari Resort with a discount until November 15.
Additional specifics found on the webpage: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/registration-now-open-for-the-wisconsin-water-and-soil-health-conference-early-bird-discount-through-october-4/
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension–Walworth County.
