We are happy to welcome Terri Kolb to the new Health and Well-Being position at the Brown County Extension.  In this role, Terri will provide nutrition education and support related to nutrition security for mothers, infants, children, and families.  Terri most recently worked with the FoodWise Nutrition Education Program as an administrator in northern WI. 

Terri just recently moved back to Brown County after 25 years in the Northwoods and is happy to be closer to family and friends. She is enjoying family time and getting reacquainted with Brown County and all it has to offer.

How to directors, board members and committees talk about responsibilities of funding the organization? Tonya Dedering from Vigeo Nonprofit Advising & Coaching will join in a conversation about the roles of board members, staff, and committee members in various types of fundraising.

February 26, 2026 8:30am via Zoom

Join Paula Jolly from Mandolin Foundation in a conversation about alcohol, seen as an aid for socialization and a profitable event sales item, while it can also cause problems and may reduce participation, including from youth, families, and those choosing sober living.

March 12, 2026 8:30am via Zoom

Troy Murphy from Together Green Bay will introduce how working together for a flourishing community, where people have an opportunity to thrive in all aspects of their life.

March 26, 2026 8:30am via Zoom

Nonprofit leader conversations launched in March 2020 in partnership with UW-Madison Extension Brown County. More than 500 nonprofit staff, executives and board members have joined us so far, making the conversations a powerful forum for ideas and fresh perspective.

Four great adventures for youth! Sign up for one or all!

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

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 fee. 

Applications open in early April. Join the waitlist to receive an alert the moment you can apply.  Questions:  badgerdairycamp@ansci.wisc.edu

Extension Outagamie presents Planning AHEAD - a free webinar series that provides tools and resources for end-of-life planning.  The sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday March 3-19, 2026 6:30-7:30pm.

Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
515 Pine Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-4400

Stop in March 7, 2026 12-2:30pm for the fourth annual event featuring education and fun for adults and kids! 

Starting at noon, be among the first to get seeds from the 2026 Brown County Seed Library (BCSL) collection, plus participate in other activities:

Strong Bodies Virtual Program is available via Zoom January 6 - March 26, 2026, every Tuesday and Thursday 9am-10:15am.  Registration is free!

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. 

Thanks to a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Wisconsin residents can call or email the Wisconsin AnswerLine to get free answers to common questions about food safety, home food preservation, household management, and more. 

If your question falls outside their expertise or is specific to Wisconsin programs, they will connect you to a local Extension educator for support.

Wisconsin 4-H is now an official affiliate of the National 4-H Council Shop 4-H store. When you use our unique affiliate link, 5% of your purchase is returned to the Wisconsin 4-H program. These funds directly benefit our local members and programs at no extra cost to you.

This free weekly webinar series will focus on the latest research in conservation practices that will give farmers and agronomists tools and resources to consider for their farms.

Water Quality Webinars
Every Tuesday, February 3 - March 17, 2026 Noon-1pm

Discovery Farms Multi-State Webinar
Tuesday, Mary 24, 2026 9-11:30am 

Virtual via Zoom

Join the Extension Horticulture Program throughout 2026 for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Each session, held monthly on Wednesdays, offers a chance to ask questions about trees and shrubs, homegrown fruits and vegetables, indoor plants, flowering ornamentals, lawns, and more.

March 18, 2026 1:30-2:30pm
April 15, 2026 1:30-2:30pm

Enhance your fundraising skills at our Wisconsin grant writing workshop. Designed for nonprofit, business, and government leaders, this session covers the full grant lifecycle: finding the right funders, analyzing 990s, and writing compelling proposals with accurate budgets and evaluations. Choose one of two sessions options that works best for your schedule.

April 27, 2026 6-8pm
April 28, 2026 12-2pm

Designed for both farms/farm employees who spread their own manure and professional manure applicators, the interactive workshops will take participants through a variety of real world scenarios—from deciding the best location for the dumpster/transfer spot to assessing setbacks and to safety considerations on the road and in the field.

Northeast WI locations:

The Valuably Informed Thriving Agriculture Leader (VITAL) program is an annual event organized by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension for dairy farmers, agriculture professionals, and dairy employees, where they have the opportunity to learn, network, and grow. Topics for the 2026 event will focus on heifers and calf health and management and proactively restoring personal life balance. $30 before 3/5/26. $35 walk-in.

Friday, March 6, 2026 9:30am-3pm

Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center
7001 Gass Lake Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220

A one day event for drainage contractors, agency staff and farmers installing their own agriculture drainage systems focused on the essentials of lift stations and drainage regulations.  

Monday, March 9, 2026 9am-4pm
UW-Stevens Point Marshfield Campus
2000 W 5th, Room 131, Marshfield WI, 54449

Registration is $46, includes lunch, and is due by March 2, 2026.

Join us for our fourth annual nonprofit conference, designed to help you recharge mentally and physically, renew your sense of purpose and reconnect with friends and colleagues who share your passion for making a difference.  Organized by UW-Green Bay.

Thursday, April 16, 2026 9am-4pm
Oneida Casino Hotel Conference Center, Green Bay

Registration is $115 which includes continental breakfast and a lunch

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

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