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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.” 

Please visit our program area pages by utilizing the drop-down menu on the yellow toolbar.

   
 In 2012, UW Cooperative Extension will celebrate
 100 years of service to Wisconsin residents,
 communities, and businesses.
 
   
   

Program Area Highlights

 
   

4H Youth Development

 
   
Newsclip: December 2011 – January 2012  
   
2012 4-H Calendar Posted (12/21/2011)  
   
NEW (12/21/2011)  
Tack Sale Flier - Market Steer Identification Plans for 2012 WSF - Steer Identification Request Form for 2012 WSF
2012 WSF Performance Animal Identification SitesJanuary 2012 Rabbit Project Meeting NoticeDecember Poultry Postcard
2012 Scale Models Project Meeting Dates Flier
2012 Goat Project Calendar
 
   
   

Agriculture

 
   
2011 Walworth County Barn Quilt Page Live  
   

Community, Natural Resources & Economic Development

 
   
pdf November – December 2011 State-wide UW Extension Local Government Programs  
   
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.
 
   
WEDA Governor’s Conference on Economic Development
February 8-10, Monona Terrace, Madison WI
 
   
Extreme Government Makeover Workshop
Sponsored by the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Center on Performance Excellence
February 9, 2012, Alliant Energy Center, Madison WI
 
   
Jefferson/Walworth Bike Forum: Economic & Health Impacts
Trek HQ, 801 West Madison Street, Waterloo, WI
6:15pm Tour of Trek   7:00pm Program
 
   
Wisconsin Bike Summit
February 21, 2012, Madison WI
The Bike Federation of Wisconsin’s 4th Annual Wisconsin Bicycle Summit will bring together more than 500 bike enthusiasts from every corner of the state to stand in support of making every ride we take in Wisconsin safe, enjoyable, and fun.
 
   
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
Wednesdays & Fridays, January 6th-March 21st , 2012; 9:30-10:30 a.m.
      Informational Meeting: Friday, December 2nd;  9:30-10:30 a.m.
     Assessment Day: Wednesday, January 4, 2012; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (come anytime)
Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn
 
pdf Raising Healthy Eaters
Tuesdays, January 10-February  28, 2012; 1-2:30 p.m.
Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn
 
pdf Strong Women Strong Bones
Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 10th-March 22nd, 2012; 12-1 p.m.
      Informational Meeting: Thursday, December 8th;  4:45-5:45  p.m.
     Assessment Day: Wednesday, January 4, 2012; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 4:30-6:00 p.m.(come anytime)
Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 10th-March 22nd, 2012;  4:45-5:45 p.m.
     Informational Meeting: Thursday, December 8th;  4:45-5:45  p.m.
     Assessment Day: Wednesday, January 4, 2012; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 4:30-6:00 p.m. (come anytime)
Lakeland Health Care Center, Elkhorn
 
pdf Slow Cooker Creations
Friday, January 27, 2012; 2-3 p.m. *NEW DATE*
Starin Park Community Center, 504 West Starin Road, Whitewater, WI 53190
 
pdf How to Recognize Child Abuse / Mandated Reporter Training
Tuesday, January 31, 2012; 6-7 p.m.  Walworth County Government Center, Elkhorn
 
pdf Sensational Soups
Tuesday, February 7, 2012; 4-5 p.m.
East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive, East Troy
 
pdf 2012 HCE Day of Learning Flyer
Wednesday, February 15, 2012; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Elkhorn
 
pdf Infanct/Child CPR and AED Recertification
Thursday, March 1, 2012; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Walworth County Government Center, 100 West Walworth Street, Elkhorn
 
pdf Potty Training Without Tears
Monday, April 30, 2012; 1:30-3:00 p.m.
East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive, East Troy
 
pdf Introduction to Food Preservation
Thursday, May 15, 2012; 4-5 p.m.
East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive, East Troy
 
   

Horticulture

 
   
Now taking registrations for the 2012 Master Gardener Volunteer Level I Training  
   
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