Who We Are
The Wisconsin Custom Operators is an organization comprised of individuals throughout the state who derive their income in whole or part from providing custom farming services. These services include: forage harvesting (alfalfa and corn silage), forage bagging, baling, tillage, planting, combining, trucking, manure handling, spraying, among other services.
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News & Events
REGISTER: April 9 Safety training & certification session
Posted On: April 09, 2026
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 Forage Symposium Feb. 16-18
Posted On: December 01, 2025
The Symposium is your chance to connect with WCO and MFA members, industry leaders, extension specialists, and researchers from across the Midwest. Join us in 2026 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Board nominations sought
Posted On: November 22, 2025
WCO is looking for Board of Director nominations. Elections will take place at the WCO annual meeting on Feb. 18, 2026, held in conjunction with the Forage Symposium event at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Online equipment auction benefits WCO; now through Dec. 9
Posted On: November 22, 2025
By Maria Woldt for WCO
WCO is proud to announce our fourth annual an Fall online auction, Nov. 25–Dec. 9, coordinated by Hansen Auction Group. The auction includes machinery typical for custom operators, but virtually all items will be considered.
Read the fall issue of the Custom News
Posted On: November 22, 2025
The fall issue of the Custom News is here!
In this issue:
- Tractor safety second year running
- WCO events
- WCO auction
- WCO elections