Field Day: New Hopestead Farm

Pack your camp chair and join us for a summer’s evening in August at the farm of Christine Klessig!

We will take a walk around New Hopestead Farm to see multiple past and present conservation practices in the works including wildlife habitat planting, prescribed grazing, and woodland management.  Christine will also be sharing information about the easement on her property, how that works, and why that has been important for the land. New Hopestead Farm is beautiful and you don't want to miss this evening of conversation, connection, and conservation. 

Dinner will be provided.  

All women farmers, landowners and conservationists from Marathon, Portage, Shawano, and surrounding counties are welcome to attend-- whatever your background, from beginners to experts!

Resource Experts Attending:  

Christine Klessig, New Hopestead Farm

Wisconsin Women in Conservation Host:  Kirsten Slaughter, Wisconsin Farmers Union

Location:  New Hopestead Farm

Event Details:

• Event is free to attend but registration is required and space is limited.
• Women, all who identify as such, are welcome to attend – from  landowners to farmers to conservationist enthusiasts – whatever your background, from beginners to experts! Our WiWiC events follow a Learning Circle model, with ample time and a safe space for story sharing, networking and collaborative learning. We all have something to both share and learn together.
• Dress for the weather.  Bring a sunhat, sunscreen and good walking shoes.  Please bring a chair/camp chair.
• This event is outdoors and no masks are required. Social distancing is encouraged.
• Photos will be taken at this event and used for educational purposes only by WiWiC and the partner groups.  If you do not wish to have your picture taken, let the on-site WiWiC host know.
• WiWiC is a family-friendly space and you are welcome to bring your children.  We will have some independent kids activities available.

About Wisconsin Women in Conservation

WiWiC is a state-wide collaborative effort led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union, Renewing the Countryside and Marbleseed (formerly MOSES).  A three-year multi-faceted project funded by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), WiWiC brings together Wisconsin women landowners to connect and learn about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.