Extension Outagamie County

10/22/2026

Our Crops and Soils Educator talks with Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin about the cost of farming at the end of this growing season.

Farmers face soft milk prices and higher fuel costs as the 2026 harvest ramps up, tightening margins on local farms.

10/22/2026

Applications are open until Oct 31! Don't miss your chance to apply!

🌟 Calling small business owners and entrepreneurs!

Have a business idea you want to move forward? The New North Pitch Series: Winnebago & Outagamie Counties Fast Pitch gives you an opportunity to share your idea, receive expert feedback, and compete for cash prizes.

The first and second place winners from each local contest will advance to the NEW Launch Alliance Regional Pitch event at TitletownTech.

📣 Ready to share your idea? Apply by October 31.
👉https://www.startupwi.org/new-north

Extension Outagamie County New North, Inc. Wisconsin SBDC at UW Oshkosh UW Oshkosh School of Business Fox Valley Technical College Venture Center at Fox Valley Technical College Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce WBD Inc.

10/21/2026

Do you have your end-of-life plan in place? Join us for a multi-session program that gives you the tools and resources to help begin or continue the end-of-life planning process. This type of planning, including advance care planning, is not just for people who are very old or ill.

Mondays and Wednesdays – November 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 & 18 | 11 am – 12 pm
Fox West YMCA, W6931 School Road, Greenville
Cost: Free | Register by October 29
https://bit.ly/PlanningAheadFoxWest26 or 920-832-5121

10/20/2026

Our Crops and Soils Educator, Kevin Jarek, highlights his research into BMR corn replacement options in this edition of Midwest Farm Weekly!

(WFRV) – Tune in to Midwest Farm Weekly every Saturday at 5:30 a.m. to watch the premiere and Sunday at the same time to watch the rebroadcast.

10/14/2026

Kevin talks about the cost of diesel fuel in this edition of Midwest Farm Weekly.

(WFRV) – Tune in to Midwest Farm Weekly every Saturday at 5:30 a.m. to watch the premiere and Sunday at the same time to watch the rebroadcast.

10/13/2026

Check it out, man! These two groovy chicks will be at Trunk or Treat today!

4:00 - 6:00 pm
Aurora BayCare Parking Lot
1500 Arbor Way, Kaukauna

10/08/2026

Did you know we send out an email every month with relevant articles for local gardeners? This month features articles on organic matter and how to deal with fallen leaves.

Sign up for our next email: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1962399/1920513/

And read the latest one here:
https://t.e2ma.net/webview/joepgm/a2900750a1d7b607d87974a01af03afb

Apple tree and the words Decorative Organic matter always seems to be the soils cure all, magic elixir. Poor drainage? Add organic matter! Poor water retention? Add organic matter! Looking for a gentle fertilizer? Organic matter! First let's clarify what organic matter actually is: Organic matter is...

10/08/2026

We joined Extension Brown County Extension Winnebago County in the Great Apple Crunch! Part of National Farm to School Month, encourages healthy eating and supports local farmers.

Learn more: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/great-apple-crunch/

10/07/2026

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.