For Immediate Release
Contact: Daniel Wackershauser, Marketing and PR Specialist
Phone: 608.822.2303
Mail: 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809
Date of Release: January 26, 2026
WTCS Ag Day planned for campus
Fennimore -Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will host Wisconsin Technical College System Agriculture Day on Tuesday, March 24, bringing students, educators, industry professionals and community leaders together to highlight the future of Wisconsin agriculture.
WTCS Ag Day is an annual statewide event that rotates among Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges. Southwest Tech was selected as the host site for 2026 and will welcome attendees to campus for a full day of hands-on demonstrations, interactive exhibits and conversations focused on agricultural education, innovation and workforce needs.
“We’re excited to showcase agriculture at Southwest Tech and across the Wisconsin Technical College System,” said Heather Oppor, butchery program coordinator/instructor at Southwest Tech. “Ag Day is a great opportunity to bring together education, industry and the community to talk about where agriculture is headed and how we’re preparing the next generation.”
The event coincides with National Ag Day and will begin with opening remarks from state and WTCS leaders, followed by a special presentation from Alice in Dairyland. Attendees will then be invited to explore a series of agriculture-related showcases, featuring 6-8 demonstrations highlighting ag technology, safety and equipment.
Planned exhibits include a mobile meat processing unit from Madison College, agricultural equipment displays and grain bin rescue training. The showcases will be located in the Ag/Auto building, creating a dedicated space for participants to interact with exhibitors and learn more about modern agricultural practices.
Midday programming will include a panel discussion, over lunch, featuring students, alumni, local business leaders, and educators. The panel will focus on the future of agriculture, with an emphasis on Wisconsin’s evolving agricultural landscape and workforce demands. Lunch will be provided by Southwest Tech’s Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery program, giving attendees an opportunity to taste the program in action.
WTCS Ag Day is free to attend and open to the public, though registration is encouraged. Invitations have been sent to more than 2,000 Southwest Tech agriculture program alumni, along with legislators, educators, industry partners and community leaders from across the region.
With more than 70 agriculture-related programs offered statewide, Wisconsin’s technical colleges enroll approximately 2,000 students each year in fields that support farms, food systems and agribusinesses. WTCS Ag Day is designed to highlight that impact while strengthening connections between education and industry.
More information and registration details are available at swtc.edu/wtcs-agday.
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is one of 16 institutions that comprise the Wisconsin Technical College System. The college was named the winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence in 2025. Southwest Tech offers more than 60 programs in a wide variety of disciplines. Courses are offered on campus, online, HyFlex and in a blended format. The college provides apprenticeship, certificate, technical diploma, and associate degree programs that respond to district workforce needs and prepare student for family-sustaining jobs and career advancement. |