The University of Minnesota's West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) is located in Morris, Minnesota. The WCROC is part of the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, and is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2010 -- providing a tradition of excellence in applied agricultural research and education for farmers and rural communities in crop production, animal sciences, horticulture, water quality, organic dairy, and renewable energy.  The

Mission:
Provide leadership in the generation and dissemination of research-based knowledge that addresses agricultural and rural issues.

 

   

WCROC Named Outstanding Conservationist for 2011

The West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) in Morris was named Outstanding Conservationist for 2011 by the Stevens County Soil and Water Conservation District. This recognition was based on the ROC's research and educational programs in horticulture, water quality, renewable energy, dairy, swine, and crop production. The WCROC received the award at the annual convention of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Read more about it in the Fall 2011 issue of SWCD Conservation News.

 

 Since 1990 the West Central Research and Outreach Center Horticultural Display Gardens has been an (AAS) All-America Selections Display Garden.  AAS winners have proven superior garden performance judged in impartial trials throughout North America.  Recently we were informed that the AAS Board approved our status as an AAS flower trialing site and Steve Poppe is a provisional AAS Flower Judge starting in 2012. (click here)

 

Upcoming Events

May 16, 2012
5 p.m (Garden)
Containers that Dazzle

June 20, 2012
5 p.m. (Garden)
Using Native Plants in the Landscape


July 13, 2012 - Summer Center Day

July 26, 2012 - Horticulture Night

August 15, 2012
5 p.m.  (Garden)
Reinvigorating your Iris

September 19, 2012
5 p.m. (Garden)
Canning Tomatoes: Salsa, Soup & Sauce

October 17, 2012
noon (AgCountry Auditorium)
Planting Bulbs for Spring Color


Centennial Information