Outagamie County

Southern Wisconsin is now in drought conditions that rival those of 1988. These conditions pose challenges for all Wisconsin residents, both urban and rural. Potential crop losses may prove stressful to cash grain farmers as they struggle to meet commitments, and for livestock farmers who require large amounts of quality feed and forage. Urban residents [...]

The Rural Health Initiative is a non-profit program designed to address growing concerns regarding health and safety issues facing today’s farm families. At the center of this program is a Rural Health Coordinator who makes “house” calls to interested farm families to provide health information, education, referrals to area services and, most importantly, lends a [...]

Voluntary Public Access (VPA) is a program offered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that provides financial incentives to private landowners who open their property to public hunting, fishing , trapping and wildlife observation.  For more information:  Voluntary Public Access Brochure, VPA Press Release, VPA Results Narrative 2011. Additional information is also available at the [...]

2011 Agriculture — Working every day for Wisconsin Agriculture works hard for Outagamie County every day.  Family-owned farms, food processors and agriculture-related businesses generate thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of economic activity while contributing to local income and tax revenues. Outagamie County is among the top 10 dairy producing counties in the state [...]

Follow these easy steps for safely preserving your garden’s bounty to enjoy all year around.   Tips for a Successful Home Canning Season

To process most foods in Wisconsin for sale, you must be licensed. This requirement provides assurance to you and your customers that the food that you process is safe and wholesome. A law passed in 2009, Wisconsin Act 101 (the Pickle Bill), allows you to sell some home-canned foods without a license under certain circumstances.

The University of Wisconsin-Extension will increase access to a valuable educational resource this spring with electronic delivery of the Parenting Newsletter series. New parents can register online to receive monthly installments of Parenting the First Year and Parenting the Second and Third Years free via email. The newsletters are available in English and Spanish. Subscribe [...]