Ag Programs and Events

Mental Health First Aid for Farmers. Free, July 28 & 29, 12:30-3:30pm.  Virtual. Picture linked to registration.

Join us for a High-Oleic Soybean Field Day on

August 25, 2026

This field day will focus on practical information for dairy farms interested in incorporating high-oleic soybeans into their feeding programs.

The day will begin with educational presentations and lunch at the Brillion Nature Center. In the afternoon, participants will visit Woldt Farms for hands-on learning activities.

Topics for the Day

– Background of high-oleic soybeans

– Growing and agronomic considerations

– Handling and identity preservation

– Economics and best practices for roasting and processing

– Farm and industry Q&A

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Registration will be required for accurate meal counts.


Nutrient Management Regional Meetings. 10 am to 1 pm followed by SnapPlus V3 training from 1 pm until 2:30 pm. Free. Appleton, September 2, 1825 N Bluemound Dr., Appleton
WI Demo Farm Berry Field Day, July 16, 12pm - 4pm at Homestead 36, Sturgeon Bay

Foundations in gardening, 100% online, self-paced, Sept 6-Dec 12

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Want to be a better gardener? Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to deepen your skill set, Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is the course for you. This online, self-paced course teaches practical gardening skills along with easy-to-understand explanations behind why and how they work. 

Foundations in Gardening runs Sept. 6-Dec. 12, 2026. Register before Aug. 9 to receive an Early Bird registration discount. Regular registration runs Aug. 10-24. A limited number of need-based scholarships will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about the Foundations in Gardening course.

This course is an approved learning opportunity for those interested in joining the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn how to become a Master Gardener at mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/join.