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Walworth County UW-Extension

 

Walworth County University of Wisconsin Extension staff work in partnership with people in county, state, federal, and tribal governments; community organizations; volunteers; businesses; and industry. With faculty in every county and on University of Wisconsin campuses, Cooperative Extension gives Wisconsin citizens quick and convenient access to University research and knowledge. 

UW-Extension “extends the knowledge of the University of Wisconsin to people where they live and work.” 

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Program Area Highlights

 
   

Special Feature

 
 
Click on the logo to visit the Get Moving! Walworth County website  
 Get Moving! Brochure  
 Get Moving! Brochure-Spanish  
 Get Moving! Participant Registration Form  
   

4H Youth Development

 
   
 
To Download the Conference Attendance application, click on
the above logo.
 
   
   
2012 4-H Calendar Posted (05/08/2012)  
   
 2012 Walworth County MAQA Training & Testing  
April 3  -  April 25  -  April 26  -  May 30  
   
4-H Scholarship Information Posted  
4-H Summer Camp Materials Posted  
   

Agriculture

 
   

The 2012 Farm Fresh Atlas will be available in March!
 
   
2011 Walworth County Barn Quilt Page Live  
   

Community, Natural Resources & Economic Development

 
   
Wisconsin Basic Economic Development Course
September 10 – 13, 2012
 
   
2011 – 2012 Local Land Use Planning and Zoning Programs Flier
All programs are held via online teleconference. See flier for complete details.
 
   
2011 – 2012 Current Issues Affecting Local Government Officials Flier
All programs are held via online teleconference. See flier for complete details.
 
   
pdf Fall 2011 WI Department of Revenue Economic Outlook  Available  
   
pdf Summer 2011 WI Department of Revenue Metropolitan Statistical Areas Report  
   
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Midwest Manufacturing Index   
   
For more event listings and program information, visit the CNRED webpage  
   

Family Living

 
pdf Strong Women Healthy Hearts – Spring
Wednesdays & Fridays, April 4th-June 22nd, 2012; 9:30-10:30 a.m.
      Informational Meeting: Tuesday, March 20th; 12-1 p.m.
     Assessment Day: Tuesday, April 3rd; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (by appointment)
Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn
 
pdf Strong Women Strong Bones
Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 10th-June 14th , 2012; 12-1 p.m.
Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn
     Informational Meeting: Tuesday, March 20th; 12-1 p.m.
     Assessment Day: Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. or 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays April 10th-June 14th ,, 2012;  4:45-5:45 p.m.
Lakeland Health Care Center, Elkhorn
     Informational Meeting: Tuesday, March 20th; 12-1 p.m.
     Assessment Day: Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. or 4:30-5:00 p.m.
 
pdf What’s_for_Snack? Nutrition to Support Healthy Growth
Monday, May 14, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Room 214, Elkhorn
 
pdf Introduction to Food Preservation
Tuesday, May 15, 2012; 4-5 p.m.
East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive, East Troy
 
pdf Cupcakes for Lunch: Creating a Food & Nutrition Policy for your Early Care & Education Program
Monday, June 4, 2012; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Room 214, Elkhorn
 
pdf Preserving Jams & Jellies
Classroom Instruction: Tuesday, June 19th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Hands-On Jam & Jelly Making Class: Wednesday, June 27th 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Badger High School, 220 South Street, Room 321, Lake Geneva, WI
 
   

Horticulture

 
   
Now taking registrations for the 2012 Master Gardener Volunteer Level I Training  
   
pdf 2012 Community Plant Swap  
June 2, 2012  9:00am – Noon  Walworth County Government Center  
   
pdf Old World Wisconsin Garden Book Author to Speak in Whitewater, January 25  
   
2011 UW Extension Community Gardens Brochure, Guidelines, and Registration Form posted!  
   
pdf Master Gardener Volunteer Training 2011