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Join the Wisconsin Custom Operators and U.S. Custom Harvesters for a day of safety training and approaches to managing risk. Farmers, custom operators and anyone interested in incident-reducing practices are encouraged to attend. This event qualifies towards WCO safety certification. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided!

2026 Event Details: 
Thurs. April 9, Public Events Building, UW Agricultural Research Station, N633 Hopkins Rd, Arlington, WI 53911
9 a.m. - Registration/breakfast
9:45 a.m. - Sessions begin
Noon - Lunch
2:30 p.m. Program concludes

>> Click here to REGISTER

Topics include:

• Equipment safety & maintenance
• Manure pumping safety
• Forage harvesting safety
• How to: 911 calls and first aid kits
• Panel: real-world risk mangement

Who should attend: Owners, crew leaders, and any employee who wishes to learn more about safety

About the WCO Safety Certification Program: WCO has developed a safety certification course free for members to keep you and your employees up-to-date on the latest in safety rules and regulations. Insurance companies feel strongly about safety, and are willing to offer discounts to WCO members who become safety certified and embrace the content of the safety certification program.

Interested in sponsoring this event?? Contact Maria Woldt for more information, and see the attached sheet of opportunities.