Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Upcoming Ag Extension Programs in March


Center of Kentucky Ag Technology Conference
The Adair, Green, and Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service are collaborating to host the first Center of Kentucky Ag Technology Conference on March 6, 2014 at the Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service from 9:00 am CT till 2:00 pm CT.  A sponsored lunch will be provided from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm.  The conference will feature over 25 vendors in the areas of grain crops, dairy and beef technology. Guest speakers from the University Of Kentucky College of Agriculture will discuss some of the latest technologies in all three areas and how they can be utilized on your farm. 
KDA Weed Control Program
The KY Department of Agriculture will once again be providing weed control demonstrations in Adair County.  KDA will be providing enough chemicals and the sprayer to treat up to 10 acres on seven farms in Adair County.  Applications will most likely be made in late March or early April.  The target species are thistle but control of butter and poison hemlock will also be provided as a result of the herbicide applications.  The program is offered on a first come first serve basis with priority to those who have not participated in the past.  To sign up, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.
Food Preservation for the Home Garden
The grand finale of the Center of KY Home Horticulture series will be held on March 3rd at the Green County Extension Office at 6:00pm.  Attendees will learn about how to preserve their backyard garden crops so they can be enjoyed through the winter months.  Green County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Audrey Myers will be teaching the class.  To register, contact the Green County Extension Office at (270) 932-5311.
Grain Crops Risk Management Seminar
Would you like to know more about crop insurance and how it works?  Make plans to join us for a Grain Crops Risks Management Seminar on March 11th at 6:30 pm at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service.  Dr. Greg Halich, UK Ag Economist will be speaking as well as a local Crop Insurance Agent.  The seminar is free to attend and pre-registration is encourage but not required.
Adair County Cattlemen’s Hay & Pasture Meeting
The Adair County Cattlemen’s Association will hold a Hay and Pasture Meeting on March 3, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Lindsey Wilson College Dining Center.  The meeting will be sponsored by Janes Fertilizer.  Attendees will enjoy the sponsored meal and hear an update on fertilization and weed control in hay and pastures.  All Adair County Cattlemen’s members and those interested in joining are welcome to attend.
Free Soil Testing
The Adair County Soil Conservation District will be sponsoring FREE soil testing through the end of March 2014.  To participate, landowners may pick up a voucher for 7 free soil tests from the Adair County Soil Conservation District/NRCS Office.  Their Office is located at 965 Campbellsville Road in Columbia.  The vouchers must be presented when submitting “free” samples for testing through the UK Adair County Cooperative Extension Service only.  For more information on how to collect soil samples, contact the Adair County Extension Office at (270) 384-2317.
For more information on any of these programs, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.

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