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.

The much anticipated annual flower trial report is requested often and is provided to many organizations including nursery and landscape professionals, floriculture educators, and gardening publications, such as The SCOOP (a publication of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association). To view the article featuring the 2012 Top Ten Performing Annuals, click here.

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