University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension Rock County would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our community partners, valued and dedicated volunteers, and inspiring youth leaders that help our educators work in Agriculture, FoodWIse, Health and Wellness, Horticulture, Master Gardener Program, and Positive Youth Development/4-H. Additionally, Thank You to the residents of […]
As we stand in solidarity condemning the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many more, we in Wisconsin need to examine how we continue to perpetuate some of the worst racial inequities in the country. For more information on UW-Madison’s and Division of Extension’s position on these issues, you may […]
Nonprofit organizations are often on the front lines of crisis – frequently referred to as “second responders”, serving as a resource for individuals after emergency aid has been provided. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Wisconsin nonprofits are experiencing increased demands for food, shelter and other basic necessities, yet have been hindered or […]
UW-Madison Center for Community and Non Profit studies in partnership with CommNS conducted a series of virtual conversations bringing together nonprofit organizations and their allies to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on their work. The series of briefs that summarizes key takeaways from the community conversations can be found here: https://commns.wixsite.com/commnsknowledge/post/community-centers-and-basic-needs-organizations-community-conversation-brief We invite you to […]
With the wide spread social and economic impacts of COVID-19 affecting all businesses including agriculture, the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension has developed new resources for farmer and agri-businesses that have been and could be effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources for farmers and farm owners to respond to the spread of the […]
Due to the current uncertainties with COVID-19 we are delaying the registration for Tractor Safety and postponing the June YQCA in person training that were both scheduled in Rock County. More information will be posted as it becomes available, thank you for your patience. YQCA can still be completed online. UPDATE: Youth Tractor and Machinery […]
June 20, 2019 Prevent plant cover crops can be harvested September 1st this year, and can be grazed, baled, and chopped for silage. For additional Information please click Prevented Planting Cover Crop Relief – FINAL – 6-20-19 Contact your local Extension office with specific questions.
For those who are interested in completing Beef Quality Assurance training we will be offering an in-person training opportunity on February 19th at the Innovation Center in Whitewater. The training will begin at 6 pm and cost is $15 per farm. For additional details please click on the link below: BQA Flyer-updated Please RSVP to […]
We are pleased to announce that effective Monday, November 5, 2018 the UW-Extension Rock County offices will be relocating from the Janesville Courthouse and Beloit Eclipse Center to a combined space at 3506 N. Highway 51, Building A, Janesville, WI (please note the mailing address will remain 51 S. Main St., Janesville). The office will […]
University of Wisconsin Extension Rock County hosted UW Extension & UW Colleges Chancellor Cathy Sandeen and Provost & Vice Chancellor Aaron Brower on November 20. They spent several hours in Rock County learning about UW Extension programming and its impact from county Extension staff, program partners and elected officials. In Beloit, John Ramstad from Community […]
