MONROE — “Soil Sisters: A Celebration of Wisconsin Farms and Rural Life” will be the theme during a weekend on the farm Aug. 2-4 to tour, taste, learn and play. The event will involve more than 20 women-owned farms in and around Monroe, Brodhead, New Glarus and Blanchardville in South Central Wisconsin.

The event is a weekend celebration that includes:

●   In Her Boots: a day long, hands-on program for aspiring women farmers. Facilitated by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES); 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 2; ticketed event.

●   Taste of Place at Cow & Quince restaurant: Kick-off the weekend at this local food celebration; 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 2. Order a la carte off menu items.

●   Green Acres Workshops: On-farm, hands-on fun and educational workshops; Aug. 2-4; at various times and locations; ticketed events. 

●   Farm to Table Dinner hosted by Dorothy’s Range with a sit-down dinner featuring heritage pork; 4 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 3; ticketed event. 

●   Pizza on the Farm fundraising meal hosted by Inn Serendipity Farm and Bed & Breakfast, featuring made-to-order personal pizzas with local, award-winning Emmi Roth cheeses and root beer floats; 5 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 3; ticketed event. 

●   Bus Tour of Farms: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 and Aug. 4. 

●   Dine Fine: Numerous participating restaurants feature menu specials. Aug. 2 through Aug. 4; specials vary by participating restaurants.