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Contact Us

For general messages and calls related to the family living, agriculture and horticulture programs: 608-757-5696 608-757-5581 (fax) 711 for relay For 4-H program related calls: (608) 757-5690 For Nutrition Education Program related calls: 608-363-6276 For more information: Staff Directory

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Hours

Hours

Hours Monday through Friday 8am to Noon, 1pm to 5pm   Due to programming schedules, agents and educators may work outside of these hours.  It may be best to call ahead if wishing to speak to educational staff.

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Location

Location

Location 51 South Main Street, Courthouse Janesville, WI 53545 (608) 757-5696    

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Get Garden Help from Plant Health Advisers

Get Garden Help from Plant Health Advisers

Master Gardener Volunteers dedicated to answering garden related questions from the general public (Plant Health Advisers) have set their office hours at Rock County UW-Extension for this upcoming growing season. Garden related diagnostic services Rock County UW-Extension offers research-based information to assist and educate the public in their gardening endeavors. Our services include assistance with [...]

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Rock County UW-Extension Offers a Variety of Programs

Rock County UW-Extension Offers a Variety of Programs

Through UW-Extension, all Wisconsin people can access university resources and engage in lifelong learning, wherever they live and work.  In Rock County, UW-Extension provides community based programs in the area of agriculture, horticulture, family living, nutrition education, and youth development. Download a summary of office programs: Rock County UW-Extension Office Summary (PDF)

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February 2012 Cloverpatch

February 2012 Cloverpatch

Cloverpatch February 2012 (pdf 16 pgs)

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Raising Healthy Eaters

Raising Healthy Eaters

Raising Healthy Eaters classes are hands-on activities and discussions intended for parents of 2-5 year olds. Children (age 2-5) will participate in fun, nutrition activities at the same time!  See the attached flyer for all the details and to register. rhe (pdf)

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Community Garden Plot Swap

Community Garden Plot Swap

Beginning at 1pm, January 23, 2012, current renters at the Rock County Community Gardens may swap their assigned plot(s) for open plot(s) in the garden.  Swapping is on a first-come basis. Only open, unrented plots will be available. Current renters may obtain an addtional plot at this time (maximum two plots per person). If still [...]

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Cat Project

Cat Project

4-H & FFA Cat Project Members please note that important project information and entry forms are in this packet.  If you are unable to download this booklet, contact the UWEX Office at 608-757-5690. 12 Cat Project Booklet (pdf)

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Coffee Grounds and Composting

Coffee Grounds and Composting

Question: What is your take on composting coffee grounds and putting them on a veggie garden?  M.S. Answer: I like to use coffee grounds in my own home compost pile.  I’m a coffee drinking junky and generate an ample supply each week.  In an article from Washinton State University: Coffee grounds have a carbon-to-nitrogen ratio [...]

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January 2012 Cloverpatch

January 2012 Cloverpatch

Cloverpatch January 2012 final web (pdf)

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2012 HCE Scholarship

2012 HCE Scholarship

Rock County Home and Community Educators are proud to be awarding two scholarships  ($400.00/each) to Rock County residents enrolled in, or about to enroll in, a Family Living or related field at an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school.    Application deadline is March 30, 2012.  See application for further details.  2012 scholarship (pdf) 2012 scholarship (docx)

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