Approximately 200,000 service members transition from military to civilian life each year in the United States. This shift is a complex journey and success hinges on more than just securing a new job. Recent research highlights interconnected challenges requiring more holistic considerations of financial stressors, household food security, and integration into the civilian workforce.  Learn more...

Resilient Co-Parenting is a monthly class series for parents and caregivers who are raising their children together while living apart. Join other parents and caregivers to receive support on your co-parenting journey. 
 
Raising a Thinking Child is a six-week program designed to teach you how to help children develop decision-making and communication skills to solve everyday problems. This practical program focuses on teaching children how to think through issues themselves, rather than telling them what to think. Participants will learn strategies to assist children in solving problems effectively, engaging games that teach problem-solving, and ways to help children understand and care about their own feelings.

Triple P Fear-Less is your child between the ages of 6 and 14 and struggling with anxiety? Help your child manage anxiety with confidence! The Triple P Fear-Less program is here to support you. This evidence-based parenting program helps you understand anxiety, build your child’s emotional resilience, and learn practical tools to support their mental well-being. 

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Young fathers face unique challenges and distinct barriers to participation in child and family services. In this webinar, we will explore the experiences and needs of young fathers, including those who are parenting with a partner and those who are parenting as a single father. We will explore practice and policy approaches to strengthen engagement of young fathers and support them with knowledge and skills to help their families thrive. Learn more...

Check out the Wisconsin 4-H website for a full list of Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Experiences and Events

You can find more information about each of the specific experiences by clicking on the picture for the experience.

As you look through and consider these experiences, please know that there are funds that may be available through the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association to help support these opportunities.  Talk to your Club Leader or Candis for more information!

The 2026-2027 4-H Year is officially here and that means it's time to enroll/re-enroll in Door County 4-H!  Found out more at Joining 4-H on our website.  

Many of our 4-H Clubs took a break over the summer.  Most 4-H Clubs will keep the same meeting schedule as last year, but there are some changes.  Please find the list of 4-H Club leaders, contact information, and meeting dates/times on our website.

Save the Date:  Join us to celebrate all of our amazing Door County 4-H members and volunteers! Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:30 am in the Junior Fair Building at the John Miles County Park (Fairgrounds).  Registration information will be coming soon.

Great things happen when we come together. Connect with fellow adult 4-H volunteers and leaders for a day of inspiration, skill-building, and collaboration at the Tri-County 4-H Volunteer Summit, hosted by Kewaunee, Door, and Brown Counties. To register and to learn more: go.wisc.edu/strongertogether  

📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏳ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in opens at 8:30 AM)
📍 Location: STEM Innovation Center, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311
🥗 Food: Complimentary lunch and snacks provided

The Hall of Fame recognizes 4-H volunteers, financial supporters, staff, and pioneers who made major contributions to the 4-H movement at the local, state, and national levels.  Any group or individual is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration.

All nominations must be submitted electronically either through the Qualtrics form or by emailing the MS Word Doc to pydadminteam@extension.wisc.edu by November 2, 2026.  Find more information and the nomination forms on the Hall of Fame website.

Check out our website for the latest 4-H newsletter, events and opportunities.  

Scientists are still exploring all the possibilities of the trillions of microbes that reside in our gut, with implications from mental health to immune response. Now, new research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy shows that microbial bile acids could be a powerful new tool to fight colorectal cancer.  Find out more...

GoodSport, a sports drink developed in part at UW–Madison’s Center for Dairy Research, has the potential to turn the sports hydration industry on its head. Using ultrafiltered milk permeate, it offers essential vitamins, nutrients, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.

GoodSport promotes the ability within cells to retain and hold more fluid, providing superior hydration.  Learn more...

Think every meal should include protein? Not necessarily. Most of us are getting far more protein than we actually need — especially when it comes to meat.  On the other hand, more than half of Americans do not meet recommendation for seafood, nuts, seeds, and soy products.  Learn more...

A UW–Madison study shows that prenatal Zika exposure can cause lasting developmental issues, even in babies who don’t show obvious signs at birth. These hidden challenges highlight the urgent need for early screening and long-term monitoring.  Complete Article

Aerica Bjurstrom, UW Dairy Educator and Chris Clark, UW Outreach Specialist for Northeast WI / Nutrient and Pest Management Program conducted Corn Dry Down events in Door County and Kewaunee County.  

2026 Corn Silage Dry Down Regional Reports

Livestock Gross Margin Insurance for Dairy Cattle (LGM-Dairy) is a federal crop insurance product that protects dairy producers against a decline in the expected gross margin between milk revenue and feed cost. The program was first made available in 2008 and is administered by the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) under the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). LGM-Dairy coverage is sold by private crop insurance agents, underwritten by FCIC, and is broadly available across the country, including all of Wisconsin. Producers should confirm current state and county availability with an approved insurance provider.  Learn more...

Transport to market is an integral part of the dairy industry’s supply chain, connecting farms to processors and consumers. Each step in the transport process affects animal welfare, product quality, and farm profitability. Proper management throughout the animal’s life and sound decisions at the time of sale and during transport help ensure that market cows arrive in optimal condition. This supports both economic sustainability and public trust in dairy production.  Learn more...

The “Shoebox to Strategy: Organizing Your Farm’s Legacy” virtual workshop series is designed to help farm families ensure the continuity and stability of their business. We guide you through questions, conversations, and templates to analyze your ideal farm transition plan. If the unthinkable happens, your "Shoebox to Strategy" binder will contain the important information needed for continuing the farm’s legacy.  Registration deadline November 12.  Found out more...

Are you questioning your future role in the farm business? If you are the next generation, you likely have big ideas but may wonder how to make them financially feasible and realistic for your long-term goals. Our "Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series provides a space for you to voice these questions and work with your family to define your future role.  Join us starting Nov. 12, 2026, to help turn your vision for the farm into a concrete plan.  Found out more and register by Oct 23. 

Kara Klein, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Agricultural Program Specialist in the Risk Management Branch, joins the Maple Hour to talk about the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), and how it works for Wisconsin maple syrup producers. Kara will also touch on some FSA loan programs and other opportunities for maple producers to consider.  Registration

To evaluate how land use and agricultural management affect water quality, Discovery Farms — a farmer-led research collaborative within the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension — performed research on varying management systems in two western Wisconsin watersheds. Soil and nutrient runoff were measured via monitoring at field edges — the physical, complex interfaces between agricultural lands and surface waters.  The Results

Soybeans are a great source of protein and fat for dairy rations, and the recent introduction of high-oleic soybeans has renewed the interest in feeding roasted soybeans. Roasted soybeans have increased protein digestibility, higher rumen undegradable protein (RUP) content, and reduced presence of anti-nutrients like trypsin inhibitors. Roasting denatures protein, increasing the RUP content from around 25% to between 40 to 60%.

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Hay wagon tour and apple tasting on October 8, 2026, starting at 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm.  Go behind the scenes of fruit growing and agricultural research. Free and open to the public.  Find us at 4312 Highway 42 North, Sturgeon Bay, WI.

Whether you are a garden enthusiast, a foodie, or both, garlic is well known around the world! In this webinar you will learn techniques for growing garlic from planting to storage. Watch Now

Currants are an extremely cold hardy crop native to northern latitudes of Europe, Asia and North America. Currants are commonly grown in Scandinavia and northern Europe with Russia and Poland producing the vast majority of the world’s crop. Currants were brought over from Europe to the United States in the early 1800s and were widely grown in New England, especially New York, in the late 1800s.  Learn more...

Even though the days are getting shorter and winter is around the corner, your gardening tasks are not done yet! This webinar shares best practices on how to protect susceptible plants from snow and cold damage. It also covers proper mulching and watering techniques to help your plants through the fall and survive the winter.  Video

You can produce edible mushrooms in your home easily using a bucket, some wood chips, and mushroom spawn (the “seeds” for growing mushrooms). If you follow the right process, you can harvest mature mushrooms several times from one mixture before the materials have completed all their growth. Learn the process by reading or watching our new tutorial.

Get ready for spring planting! Online ordering for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Reforestation Program officially opens on Monday, October 5, 2026. Wisconsin landowners can select native conifers, hardwoods, and wildlife shrubs designed for reforestation, erosion control, and habitat enhancement. Popular species sell out quickly, so we encourage you to set up your MyWisconsin ID account ahead of time to streamline your checkout. Visit the Wisconsin DNR Tree Planting website to view stock availability, order requirements, and tips for choosing the right species for your land.

Integrating trees and shrubs with farming systems can provide many environmental, social, and economic benefits. Potential agroforestry practices include forest farming, riparian forest buffers, silvopasture, windbreaks, and alley cropping.  Find out more...

Farms Branching Out Program

The childcare crisis is straining rural communities — creating business disruptions, reducing access to affordable quality care, and causing burnout for childcare workers. Join the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives and Cooperative Development Services for a webinar on the childcare crisis. Drawing on eight months of firsthand research, this presentation will share ways rural communities and employers have addressed childcare gaps through collaboration, advocacy, and the cooperative model.  Register

Cooperative Childcare Solutions – Wisconsin - Thursday, October 29, 12-1 pm CT

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s core mission has long held that the work of the university should benefit the entire state. A newly released study now quantifies that commitment, estimating that the university, its affiliated organizations and the startup companies it generates contribute $38.9 billion annually to Wisconsin’s economy. With more than 287,000 jobs supported statewide, the broader UW–Madison enterprise ranks among Wisconsin’s largest employers. Learn more...

UW–Madison lecturer Alexander Shashko on disco, heavy metal and the responsibility of deciding who gets into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Every year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces its nominees, and fans immediately begin debating who deserves induction. But behind the headlines is a large and eclectic voting body that includes musicians, critics, industry insiders — and a historian from the College of Letters & Science.  Article

The Door County Extension Office is open Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.