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Walworth County UW-Extension staff work in partnership with people in county, state, federal, and tribal governments; community organizations; volunteers; business; and industry. With faculty in every county and on UW-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". Read more about Walworth County UW-Extension's mission, goals, and programs >>>

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEWS AND EVENTS

2009-10 Building Communities Series: Community Development in a Difficult Economy … Readying for the Rebound

This Wisline series is offered through Walworth County UW Extension at a discounted rate. Each program is 11:00am - 12:30pm and includes Q&A. Contact UW Extension for more details.

November 17, 2009 – The U.S. Economy Today and the Post-Recession Prognosis
January 19, 2010 – Broadband and E-Commerce:  Putting the “E” in Community and Business
February 16, 2010 – Retaining and Attracting People as an Economic Development Strategy
March 16, 2010 – Housing and Other Critical Sectors: Assessing and Building Our Economy
April 20, 2010 – Rebuilding Downtown and Niche Small Businesses
May 18, 2010 – Matching Customers and Businesses: How to Understand and Capitalize on the Market
June 15, 2010 – Engaging the Community to Develop Sustainably

NEW REPORT: Rural America At A Glance, 2009 Edition from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

4-H NEWS AND EVENTS

August, 2009 Newsclip

2009 Walworth County Fair Premium Book

2009 Shooting Sports Results

2009 State Shooting Sports Results

COMMUNITY EVENTS, CLASSES, AND WORKSHOPS

The following workshops FOR ADULTS are being offered at this time:

• Cooking for One or Two - November 19, 2009, 6:00-7:00 pm, Matheson Memorial Library
• Shaken Baby Syndrome - December 17, 6:00-8:00 pm
• Slow Cooker Creations - January 19, 2010, 2:00-3:00 pm, Matheson Memorial Library
• Autism: Learn the Signs - February 23, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00pm

The following workshops FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS are being offered at this time:

• Child Care Resource & Referral of South Central Wisconsin Education & Training Opportunities April - December, 2009
• Shaken Baby Syndrome - December 17, 6:00-8:00 pm
• Making Child Care More Breastfeeding Friendly - January 28, 2010, 6:00-7:00 pm
• Mandated Reporter - January 28, 2010, 7:15 - 8:15pm
• Autism: Learn the Signs - February 23, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00pm

The following workshops FOR CHILDREN are being offered at this time:

• Information will be posted as soon as it is available.

The following workshops FOR FAMILIES are being offered at this time:

• Information will be posted as soon as it is available.

The following GARDENING/HORTICULTURE/AGRICULTURE programs are being offered at this time:

• Holiday Horticulture
  December 17th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. A guided workshop to create your own fresh holidy centerpiece. Registration due December 11th.
• Master Gardener Volunteer Training 2010
• BARN QUILTS OF WALWORTH COUNTY - Go to Barn Quilt page

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Wisconsin's Pandemic Flu Resource
  http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov
  UW-Extension Animal Sciences Swine Flu resources
  http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/swine/swineflu.cfm
  UW-Wisconsin Swine Flu information
  http://www.news.wisc.edu/flu/
  EDEN Swine Flu information
  http://www.eden.lsu.edu/influenza
  Frequently Asked Questions document specifically for state employees http://oser.state.wi.us/category.asp?linkcatid=665&linkid=29
  Quick Response Communications
  http://www.uwex.edu/ces/news/Quick%20Response_Plan.pdf
  10 Swine Flu Tips

• EMERALD ASH BORER IDENTIFIED IN WISCONSIN:
  more information
  Also you may call the Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer hotline at
  1-800-462-2803
  
• To read more about ending hunger in Wisconsin
  
• “Maximizing the Message: Helping Moms and Kids Make Healthier Food Choices"
  
• Wisconsin Energy Assistance Program

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