The Wisconsin Extension Environmental and Community Development Association (WEECDA) is proud to recognize Mia Ljung, Community Development Educator for Outagamie and Winnebago Counties, as the 2025 recipient of the Mid-Career Impact Award. This prestigious award honors WEECDA members with 5-10 years of service who demonstrate a pattern of quality achievement and service to the organization, […]
MaryBeth Wohlrabe, Outagamie County Positive Youth Development Educator, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension, received the Distinguished Service Award from the Wisconsin Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4-HYDP) at their annual conference on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This award is given to a Youth Development Professional who […]
You are invited to the Outagamie Forage Council and Midwest Forage Association 2025 Annual Meeting and Educational Program February 13! Our agenda includes insightful presentations from industry experts, updates on ongoing projects, and discussions on innovative practices that can enhance our forage production. We will also be recognizing the outstanding contributions of our members and […]
The Outagamie County Forage Council is proud to sponsor a $500 educational scholarship for a deserving youth entering or already enrolled in post-secondary education in the area of agriculture. The award is designed to recognize outstanding individual accomplishment and achievement. Students completing their senior year of high school who have enrolled in or those students […]
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.
The samples below were collected September 26, 2024 at Verhasselt Farms, Kaukauna Name Corn Hybrid MaturityShort Season <95 daysFull Season ≥95 days Plant DateEarly: On or before May 15Late: After May 15 % Moisture Kurt Ferfecki FS Full 95 Days Late June 12 69.5% Kurt Ferfecki FS Full 100 Days Late May 25 67.5% Robert […]
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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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 […]
