Hi, I’m Miranda Dawson, the 4-H Associate Educator for Brown County. I have been in this role for just a few weeks now and am very happy to be here. Before joining 4-H, I was the FoodWIse Nutrition Educator for Outagamie County.

In this role, I will be expanding 4-H outreach through in-school, afterschool, and summer camp educational opportunities. My educational efforts will highlight nutrition, emotional well-being, arts, and science.

I am new to Brown County and look forward to learning more about this county and its communities.

Join us TODAY, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 4-7pm at the ADRC, 300 S Adams St, Green Bay for a community-focused resource fair that brings food access and nutrition resources together in one place!

This free event connects families and community members with local organizations, food pantries, and partners who provide programs and support for household food security. Visitors can:

Come learn, taste, and connect with the Brown County community. Together, we can make healthy food access easier for everyone!

1 in 10 Wisconsin households struggled to get enough food last year. You can be part of the solution. It’s as easy as donating a few healthy, shelf-stable items during the next food drive.

On Saturday, May 10, 2026 leave a bag of non-perishable food by your mailbox for USPS mail carriers to pick up.

Your donation makes a difference for families in your community.

Explore the critical connection between broadband access and improved health outcomes—and how these advancements drive local economic growth at a free daylong workshop.  This event is open to all, and is especially recommended for medical service providers, public health professionals, behavioral and mental health professionals, pharmacy service providers, elected officials, economic development groups, and organizations concerned with community wellbeing. 

As broadband availability grows, the question becomes: How can we maximize its impact on health outcomes and quality of life? This workshop will provide a forum for actionable strategies that strengthen communities and foster economic resilience.

The Community Resource Handbook provides descriptions and contact information for ~200 agencies and organizations that serve Brown County. Professionals will find this booklet helpful for identifying resources for those they serve.

Extension is currently updating the programs listed within the handbook.  If you would like to be notified when the new edition is available for purchase, feel free join the waitlist!

If you have any updates or edits for the next edition, please submit them via the form below.

Are you a farmer, crop adviser, or conservation professional in central or northern Wisconsin looking to learn more about cover crops — or trying to figure out how this winter affected your alfalfa? Extension has an event for you.

UW–Madison Extension is hosting a free Cover Crop & Forage Field Day on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station (208356 Drake Ave N, Stratford, WI). Light refreshments will be provided by the Eau Pleine Partnership for Integrated Conservation (EPPIC).

Attendees will hear from UW–Madison researchers and Extension specialists on topics including:

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is appreciated. The event is free to attend.

📅 May 7 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 📍 Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, Stratford, WI

If you use SnapPlus for nutrient management planning, you're likely aware that Version 3 brings some significant changes. Extension, DATCP, and the SnapPlus Team are hosting a free six-part webinar series to walk through the new features in detail so you don't have to figure it out on your own.

Each session focuses on a specific part of the software and runs from 11am-12:30pm, including a 45-60 minute tutorial followed by one-on-one office hours with staff. Sessions cover:

You can register for all sessions or the ones most relevant to you. Registration is free.

Camps will be held at the STEM Center at UW-Green Bay:
2019 Technology Way
Green Bay, WI 54311

Registration and payment deadline:  June 1, 2026

Sign up now - 
spots are filling fast!

Badger Dairy Camp is back! Join us at UW-Madison for hands-on workshops led by dairy industry leaders, college prep sessions, and the full campus experience staying at Dejope Residence Hall. 

Who: Future dairy leaders (Limited to first 100 registrants).
What: Animal health, farm business, and dairy judging workshops.
Cost: $175 
Registration: Open Now!
Questions:  badgerdairycamp@ansci.wisc.edu

Join the next 4-H activity at the YWCA Greater Green Bay on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:30-6:30pm.  Youth will be creating and launching paper rockets.  This free event invites participants, youth ages 5–19, to explore STEM through hands-on, creative learning.  Current 4-H membership is not required.  YWCA is located at 230 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI.

The Brown County Dairy Promotions Committee is looking for volunteers for our annual Breakfast on the Farm event. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Tinedale Farms at 2768 Poplar St, Wrightstown, WI. There are multiple volunteer shifts available throughout the weekend of the event. 

Volunteers who are a part of a group/organization are eligible to receive compensation for volunteering their time. Groups and organizations can receive $10/member for each shift worked. For example, if one volunteer works two shifts, the organization they are a part of would receive $20 for that volunteer’s time (2 shifts X $10/shift). Another example, if three volunteers work one shift, the organization would receive $30 for their time (3 shifts X $10/shift). There is not a limit on the amount of funds a group/organization can receive for their time volunteering.

Volunteer sign up is first come first served. We recommend signing up early to guarantee your group can work together at the event. Questions about volunteering? Contact Elizabeth Schwalbach at 920-450-1912 or eschwalb387@gmail.com.

The Wisconsin Towns Association, in partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance Co. and Scott Construction, Inc., will award a total of ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2026 from either a public or private Wisconsin high school who plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2026. Scholarship recipients will be selected through an independently judged essay contest.

This year’s essay topic is:  “What strategies can be implemented by local government officials in collaboration with citizens to encourage and maintain civility?"

Students do not need to be residents of towns to be eligible. 
Essay and application must be received by May 22, 2026. 

Spring is an ideal time to review how you store and organize food at home. Keep refrigerators and pantries clutter-free so you can easily see what you have. Label leftovers with dates, store raw foods below ready-to-eat items, and group similar products together to prevent cross-contamination and reduce waste.

If you have questions about safe storage times or organizing your kitchen for food safety, AnswerLine is available at go.wisc.edu/answerline or 1-866-540-4636.

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2019 Technology Way
Room 113
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-391-4610
extension@browncountywi.gov

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