By Blake Jackson
The 2025 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, themed “Wisconsin Agriculture Under a Second Trump Presidency,” will take place on Tuesday, January 21, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
This in-person event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South, located at 1308 West Dayton Street, Madison. A reception will follow the forum.
Organized by the Renk Agribusiness Institute, the forum begins with presentations on the status of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy. Experts from UW–Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Division of Extension, and industry representatives will provide insights into the dairy, livestock, and grain sectors, as well as overall farm income.
Attendees will also hear highlights from the newly released report, The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy.
The afternoon session focuses on the potential impacts of the presidential administration on Wisconsin agriculture through two panel discussions.
The first panel will address broader topics such as markets, trade, tariffs, and bioenergy policies, while the second will concentrate on local issues, including farm labor, pesticide regulations, conservation initiatives, and the next Farm Bill.
These discussions aim to equip attendees with insights into possible policy changes and their implications for the state’s agricultural sector.
Time for audience participation is included in the afternoon schedule, and the day concludes with a reception to encourage further dialogue.
Registration is open until January 17, with a fee of $75 covering lunch, snacks, and the reception. Reserved parking is available for $20 if purchased by January 3. Register online at Renk Agribusiness Institute’s website.
For those unable to attend in person, a free livestream of the event will be available on the Renk Agribusiness Institute’s YouTube channel. No registration is required for the virtual option.
For additional questions, contact agforum@union.wisc.edu.
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