Farms constantly face changing conditions as they make decisions for their dairy and crop production enterprises. Farm managers and the professionals with whom they work must adapt to these conditions to be able to create plans that give farms optimum profit opportunity. The outlooks for the grain and dairy markets and profit-improving opportunities are the […]
2024 Midwest Forage Association/Outagamie Forage Council Regional Spring Meeting – Thursday, April 11 – 12:00 p.m. Lunch Center Town Hall N3390 State Road 47 Appleton, WI 54913 Greetings Farmers and Agricultural Professionals, I would like to invite you to attend our upcoming regional Outagamie Forage Council Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 11 beginning at 12:00 […]
Our local testing dates have past. Information about Pesticide Applicator Certification can be found on the state website: https://patstore.wisc.edu/secure/collection/private/45.
Listed below are links to Excel spreadsheets for crops. If you have questions please contact Kevin Jarek, Crops and Soils Educator, 920-832-4763 or Kevin.Jarek@wisc.edu
“The first year in this big program can be a bit overwhelming.” says Alicia Schreoder-Haag, Outagamie County 4-H Program Educator. That’s why the county has created a welcome night for new members and their families. The event will be held Thursday, November 30 at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton from 6 pm until 7:30 […]
Outagamie County 4-H is recruiting TWO Half-Time AmeriCorps Members for a commitment of up to 8 months. Come learn about 4-H and be a part of the movement to bring 4-H to those not already involved.
Below are the results from the September 28, 2023 Drydown held at NEW Ag Services in Black Creek. Name Corn Hybrid MaturityShort Season <95 daysFull Season ≥ 95 days Plant DateEarly: On or before May 15Late: After May 15 % Moisture Larrand Dairy – 16 DS3601 Full – 96 Day Early 64% Larrand Dairy – […]
Outagamie Forage Council Twilight Meeting – Hosted by J-Springs Dairy N4182 County Rd. EE, Appleton, WI 54913 Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:45 pm meal, 7:00 pm Speakers This event will count as 2.5 CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) CEU’s (Continuing Education Credits). 6:45 p.m. Catered Meal by Kelsey’s Country Kitchen and Refreshments Sponsored by Abts Lely […]
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UW-Madison Division of Extension for Outagamie and Winnebago counties are collecting information and are mapping out community gardens in the greater Fox Valley-Oshkosh area. This is the ever-growing map of gardens available to the public. Map Viewing Tip: to view the gardens as a list, click on the “list icon” at the bottom of the map page). Do […]
If you have questions about a plant, plant insect or disease contact Kaitlin Bricco, Horticulture Educator, at Kaitlin.bricco@outagamie.org. Because we are working remotely, leaving samples is difficult. The best, and quickest, method of communication is through email. Please Include: Name Contact information Photo of the plant or insect, if possible Any other information that you […]
People around Wisconsin face challenges in getting the food they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety concerns make it challenging to shop for food, and limited income makes it harder to afford food. Children are no longer getting meals at school, and many food assistance programs are operating differently during the pandemic. This Food Resource […]
