Hosted by UW–Madison Division of Extension in collaboration with the Wisconsin DNR
How To Stay In Compliance With Your Permit
An update meeting for WPDES-permitted CAFO owners/managers/key staff, nutrient management plan writers, engineers, agency staff, and consultants.
NEW for 2026:
– Virtual option Thursday Feb 19.
– Bonus Extension session for the CAFO audience: “Supporting economic and water quality opportunities through expanded dairy heifer grazing” featuring Sarah Lloyd, Jordan Mathews
(Rosy-Lane Dairy) and Ron Schoepp – Feb 3, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Agenda
Time has been set aside before, during, and after the sessions for informal discussions with DNR staff.
- Nutrient Management Policy
- Update Reviews Summary
- 5-Year NMP Reviews
- Policy Updates
- Step One to Reduce N Loss: Build a Nitrogen Budget
- Expansions/Permit Modifications
- Root Causes of Manure Spills
- Farmer/Consultant Panel: Manure Hauling and Record Keeping
- Common Issues for Permit Issuance Applications
- Lightning Rounds: Short presentations on key issues
- Manure Sampling Reminders
- Temporary Feed Storage Approvals
- Permanent Markers 101
- Silurian Bedrock Reminders (only Green Bay, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc)
- Groundwater Parameters
- Engineering Grab Bag
Engineering Session Agenda
- CAFO Program Updates / Plan Review
- Feed Storage Clean Water Diversions
- Manure Storage Design Update
- State-Adopted IBC and Codes
Locations & Dates
| Engineering Technical Sessions: | |
| Tues Jan 27 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Green Bay Tundra Lodge |
| Wed Feb 11 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Mauston Outdoors Forever Clubhouse |
| Farm/Key Staff/Consultant Sessions: | |
| Tuesday, Jan 27 12 Noon – 4:00 p.m. | Green Bay Tundra Lodge – 865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay |
| Wednesday, Jan 28 12 Noon – 4:00 p.m. | Fond du Lac Korneli’s on the Avenue – 605 Fond du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac |
| Thursday, Jan 29 8:00 a.m. – 12 Noon | Manitowoc Farm Discovery Center – 7001 Gass Lake Rd, Manitowoc |
| Wednesday, Feb 4 12 Noon – 4:00 p.m. | Darlington Lafayette County Multipurpose Building – 11974 Ames Rd, Darlington |
| Thursday, Feb 5 8:00 a.m. – 12 Noon | Jefferson Jefferson County Highway Dept – 1425 S. Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson |
| Wednesday, Feb 11 12 Noon – 4:00 p.m. | Mauston Outdoors Forever Clubhouse – W4890 Cty Rd N, Mautson |
| Thursday, Feb 12 8:00 a.m. – 12 Noon | Chippewa Falls Market on the River – 128 W River St, Chippewa Falls |
| Thursday, Feb 19 8:00 a.m. – 12 Noon | Virtual |
Registration Information
Register 1 Week Prior: $46
– Register Online
– Pay by Card or Check
– Meal Included
Late Registration: $56
– Register Online
– Pay by Card or Check
– Meal Not Guaranteed
Walk-In Registration: $56
– Pay by Check Only
– Meal Not Guaranteed
Register Online – go.wisc.edu/CAFO2026
- Fill out online registration form.
- Choose location and session.
- Each in-person event registration includes the session and meal.
- 8:00 a.m. sessions will include breakfast.
- 12 Noon sessions will include lunch.
- Select payment type.
- Click: “Submit.”
- Proceed to payment by card or check.
You MUST promptly complete payment to confirm your registration.
A confirmation email will be sent to you within 5 business days.
No price adjustments for meal or partial attendance.
No refunds.
Cash will not be accepted.
Same cost in-person or virtual.
Payment Information
Card Payment – Online Only
After registering online and instructions with link for online payment will be provided.
Check Payment
Register online and instructions will be provided.
Make check payable to: Brown County Treasurer
Mail to: Extension Brown County
Attn: CAFO
2019 Technology Way, Rm 113
Green Bay, WI
For more information about this program:
Contact: Kevin Erb at 920-391-4652 or Kevin.Erb@wisc.edu
For questions on registration or payment:
Email: Extension@browncountywi.gov
Phone: 920-391-4610
