Rock County

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)

FL Childcare Trainings 2012 (pdf, 2 pages)

FL Living on Less 2012 (pdf, 2 pages)

Cloverpatch February 2012 (pdf 16 pgs)

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)

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 [...]

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)

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 [...]

Cloverpatch January 2012 final web (pdf)

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)

Jan Feb Mar 2012 Newsletter (pdf)