WNEP Unit - Rock

Nutrition Coordinator:	Mary P. Krisco	Email: mary.krisco@ces.uwex.edu Phone: 608.363.6271 FAX: 608.363.6225	Address: 63 Eclipse Center Beloit, WI 53511
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Current News:	Article on Hispanic resources features Rock Co. WNEP Staff (8/29/05) The Feb. 22 issue of the Beloit Daily News features an article by Jessie Waldheim titled "Resources serve Hispanic community." The article describes involvement by UWEX educators: "The University of Wisconsin Extension, provided through Rock County, has two Spanish-speaking educators who make home visits to families in the county. Yolanda Pena, one of the educators, visits the homes of about 15 to 20 families a week, offering information on nutrition, parenting and child safety. In addition to teaching the in-home classes, she also translates for her clients and helps them find and use other services." To view a printable version of the text... View Complete Article Related Links: http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2005/02/22/news/news05.prt Rock Co. Gardening Project featured in article (8/29/05) The August 8, 2005 issue of the Beloit Daily News features an article by Rebekah Danaher titled "Students growing into little gardeners." The article desribes the gardening project for elementary school age children: "'We're trying to expose them to eating a variety of vegetables,' Blint said. 'The theme is vary your vegetables.' Pausing from her work, Allender said the students' pride in their gardening often causes them to enjoy eating their produce - things they wouldn't otherwise taste." To view a printable version of the text of the article check the Beloit Daily News archive at the link below. View Complete Article Related Links: http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2005/08/12/news/news05.prt

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November 22, 2009

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WNEP Unit - Rock

Article on Hispanic resources features Rock Co. WNEP Staff (8/29/05)

Rock Co. Gardening Project featured in article (8/29/05)