Outagamie County Land Conservation Department

05/29/2026

https://freshwater.wisconsin.edu/agricultural-runoff-treatment-systems/

05/22/2026

05/04/2026

What is the Farmers for Soil Health program?
We are a federally funded cover crop cost share program offering $35/acre for a one-year commitment to plant cover crops in 2026.
How do I sign up?
Sign up can begin by visiting our website: farmersforsoilhealth.com, clicking the ‘enroll’ button, and creating an account. Once that is done, your local Technical Assistance Provider will be notified and will contact you within 3-5 business days to complete enrollment. Alternatively, you can begin by directly contacting your Technical Assistance provider, and they will assist you through the entire enrollment process.
When does enrollment open?
Enrollment will be open from May 1st to August 31st
How do I know I will receive funding?
Once your application has been approved through the FSH website, you’re guaranteed funding if you fulfill all paperwork and planting requirements
What are the requirements?
Corn, soybeans, wheat, or sorghum must be planted on the same FSA farm ID as the enrolled acres. There is an enrollment limit of 2,000 acres per FSA farm entity. Cover crops must be planted according to NRCS standards. Please contact your local Technical Assistance Provider for more information.
Can I stack this program with other cover crop cost share programs?
Our program can stack with local, state, and private funding. FSH cannot be stacked with federal cost share funding for cover crops. Most often this is NRCS programs such as EQIP or CSP. Please check with your program officer to ensure that stacking is allowed.
What paperwork is needed?
A W-9, FSA Form 156 EZ, FSA Subsidiary Print, FSA Maps, and proof of planting documentation are needed. Proof of planting documents may include but are not limited to seed tags, seed receipts, germ tests, field photos, and FSA form 578. Your Technical Assistance provider will work with you to ensure all paperwork requirements are met.
What technical assistance is provided with enrollment?
Personalized, full-time assistance from your Technical Assistance Provider as well as free one-on-one support from one of our Cover Crop Coaches, farmers with firsthand experience implementing cover crops. If you are interested in meeting with a Coach, please reach out to your TA.
Can I enroll even if I planted cover crops last year?
Yes, funding is intended to support both new and continuing use of cover crops
How will I get paid?
Payment will be sent the year following enrollment via mailed check.
Where is this funding coming from?
Farmers for Soil Health is a federally funded Advancing Markets for Producers grant program.

04/27/2026

We have a few tree bundles left from our tree sale:
Black Cherry
Burr Oak
Hackberry
Red Maple
Red Oak
Red Pine
White Oak
White Cedar

They come in bundles of 25 trees. They can be purchased here, at a first come first serve basis and can be picked up in our office.

04/22/2026

Outagamie County
2026
Land Conservation Tree & Shrub Sale
Outagamie County Pick-Up
3401 W. Brewster St., Appleton

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00-4:30 pm
and
Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

04/01/2026

Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Outagamie County Land Conservation staff will be working remote and available to help you between
8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Please call the office at:
(920) 832-5073
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Find everything from land management guidance to environmental support services—all in one convenient place.

03/18/2026

This summer, our Middle School Conservation Camp heads somewhere new—Camp Lakotah in Waushara County! They'll explore a different stretch of Wisconsin pines, where the shores of Little Hills Lake meet the towering forests near Wautoma.

The goal of camp remains the same: foster appreciation for nature, enjoy the outdoors, and build social & leadership skills. We invite middle school students to join us on June 28 - July 1 for an exciting camp experience! Visit https://wisconsinlandwater.org/camps for registration and scholarship information.

03/18/2026

From June 15–18, high school students will return to the trails and programs at the North Lakeland Discovery Center for an immersive outdoor experience. Campers dig deeper into conservation science in an exciting learning landscape, while exploring a variety of careers in natural resources and conservation.

Visit https://wisconsinlandwater.org/camps for registration and scholarship information.

03/18/2026

Don’t miss your chance to compete in the Wisconsin Envirothon! Envirothon invites students to tackle environmental science created by natural resource professionals and educators while building leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

We’ve extended the registration deadline to Friday, March 13—so there’s still time to get your team in on this exciting challenge. 🌎🌿

Learn more and sign up: https://ow.ly/NMVS50YrXCE