Extension Outagamie County

We recently hosted an Urban Tree Care workshop at Mosquito Hill Nature Center with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to learn about proper tree planting and pruning with Dr. Rich Hauer of Eocene. The morning featured classroom learning, with a chance to put things into hands-on practice in the afternoon.

Interested in learning more about the World Forage Analysis Superbowl at the World Dairy Expo? Check out

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl: How a contest became an industry benchmark A closer look at the Superbowl reveals how top producers grow and manage forage that sets the industry standard.

It's National 4-H Week! Alicia and Miranda were able to join with other County 4-H Educators to share how great 4-H is!

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/midwest-farm/national-4-h-week-2026/

Join us in congratulating two area farmers for their wins at the World Forage Analysis Superbowl! Paul Keune took home the First Time Entrant award and Aaron Barclay was selected as the Grand Champion Forage Producer of the show, making him the highest ranking in the United States! Kevin Jarek, Regional Crops and Soils Educator says "This is a huge deal! Entrants chase this their whole lives!" Paul and Aaron both have a long history of working with Extension education, outreach and research projects.

Congratulations Paul and Aaron!

Our office will be closed Wednesday, Sep 30 for staff development!
Stop by and see us Thursday!

Diesel prices hit a record high. Our Crops and Soils Educator, Kevin Jarek, talk about impacts on farmers.

Record diesel prices impact on Wisconsin farmers Prices climb more than $3 over last year ahead of harvest season

🐑🐐 Sheep & Goat Producers!
Is parasite management giving you a headache? Stop guessing with dewormers and learn how to protect your herd!

📅 Date: September 25
📍 Location: Osborn Town Hall (Seymour, WI)
👉 Register today to save your spot: https://go.wisc.edu/PP2627
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Extension Outagamie County

Entrepreneurs: this is a great opportunity to connect and learn!

☕ Just two weeks to go!

Join us September 24 for Fuel the Founders: Coffee & Connections, a new gathering designed to bring entrepreneurs, small business owners and friends of FVTC’s Venture Center together to connect, learn and grow.

🤖 Featured Topic: AI Without the Overwhelm: Practical AI Solutions for Everyday Business Challenges

Hear from Bryan Stafford of Fava Tea Company as he shares approachable ways to put AI to work in your business—without making it complicated.

You’ll walk away with practical AI tools, new connections and an actionable idea you can put to work right away.

📅 Thursday, September 24
☕ 7:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
🎤 8:00 a.m. Program

Plus, enjoy coffee and conversation courtesy of Copper Rock Coffee Company!

There’s still time to join us. Learn more & register:

There's still time to register to join us virtually on Thursdays, from 11am - Noon September 10th through October 22nd for Planning AHEAD! Planning AHEAD is a seven session holistic end-of-life planning program that will guide participants through Advance directives, Handling financial changes, Estate Planning, and Arriving at Decisions for the end of this life. Participants will receive a digital or hard copy of the program workbook (included in $30 registration fee). For more information, visit: https://aging.extension.wisc.edu/programs/planning-ahead/

Registration is required and space is limited. The deadline to register is Sunday, September 6th. Register today to secure your spot!

Registration link: https://go.wisc.edu/0kfbj7

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the program.

Planning AHEAD Planning AHEAD A 7-session program to help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one. Hmong Language Information Materials for Current Participants What is Planning AHEAD? Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW...

Join us in November in Wausau for a Small-Scale Vegetable Farmers/Growers Gathering!

We'll be learning about:
🥔Farming and growing practices: soil health, insect, disease, and w**d management.
🥕Farm business management: grants, loans, financing, and land leasing/contracts
🌽Federal and State programs and resources for farmers

Please register using the link and join us! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i2HxYe3-LYHTFgNzEo8hYVjIJ2W_h-1EQHCLAGDpzwY/edit