CNHI
Parsons, Kansas —
•May 1 - May 31–Cost Share Sign-Up. For more info. concerning state cost-share programs & other available services come by our office at the USDA Service Center, 115 W. 4th in Altamont, Kan., Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 620-784-5613 ext. 1329.
•May 1 - June 6–Powerful Tools for Caregivers. Location to be announced. For more info., 785-524-4432 or knielsen@ksu.edu or 620-842-5445 or mferrell@ksu.edu
•May 16–CRP Informational Workshop. Located at the Regional Ed Center, Frankfort, Kan. Time: 6 p.m. RSVP by May 9. Contact Holly Wilkens, 785-336-2186 ext. 116, hwilkens@pheasantsforever.org
•May 16–CRP Informational Workshop. Located at the USDA Service Center, Holton, Kan. Time: All morning by appointments. RSVP by May 15. Contact Holly Wilkens, 785-336-2186 ext. 116, hwilkens@pheasantsforever.org
•May 17–Cover Crop Field Day. Located I-70 to Hwy. 63, south on 63 for 1 mile to the “Broadway & WW” overpass exit. Turn left (east) on Broadway/WW for 6.5 miles. Turn right on Rangeline Road (watch for the sign) for 2 miles. Headquarters are on the right. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. For more info., contact Tim Reinbott, 573-884-7945 or ReinbottT@missouri.edu
•May 17 – 19–Master Gardener Spring Garden Tour. Located at Wichita, Kan. For more info., http://emggardentour.eventbrite.com
•May 21, 22 & 23–Management-intensive Grazing School. Located at Ozark, Mo. Daytime tour. For more info. contact Aaron Hoefer at 417-581-2719, ext. 3.
•May 21-23–Southern Plains Windbreak Renovation and Innovation Workshop. Located in Dodge City, Kan. More info. at http://nac.unl.edu/events/southernplainsworkshop.htm or call Ray Stoner 817-509-3215 or ray.stoner@ftw.usda.gov
•May 22–Spring Crops Field Day. Located at the Parsons Field KSU Southeast Agricultural Research Center, immediately south of U.S. 400 on Ness Road (North 32nd Street). Registration & breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. For more info., 620-421-4826.
•May 23 - 25–The Indian Territory Goat Conference & Spotlight Kiko Auction. Located at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds, Sallisaw, Okla. Sallisaw is located right across the river from Ft. Smithy, Ark. For more info. visit the website at www.nationalkikoregistry.com and click on the Events tab. Or call 918-484-2364 or 314-808-7664.
•May 25 & 26–2013 AGJA No Fences Western Regional. Located at Cherokee County Fairgrounds, E. Country Road, Columbus, Kan. 66725. Time: 9 a.m. daily.
•May 28-31–Kansas 4-H Discovery Days. Located at Manhattan, Kan. For more info., 785-532-5800.
•May 29–Preserving the Harvest Workshop. Located at Belleville, Kan. For more info., 785-527-5084.
•June 1 & 2–Certified Bob Ross Instructors. Located at the G. Hansen Museum, Logan, Kan. On Sat., the class will be painting “John Deere at Home” & on Sun., the class will be painting “Moonlight Camp”. Classes will run 9-12 and 1-3 both days. For more info. call 785-689-4846 or go to website: www.hansenmuseum.org
•June 1 & 2–Douglas County EMG Garden Tour. Located at Lawrence, Kan. For more info., 785-843-7058.
•June 3 to July 1–MU Extension Conducting Popular Five-Part Food Preservation Series. Located at the El Dorado Springs Community Center, 135 W. Spring, El Dorado Springs, Mo. Time: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, June 3 thru July 1. Cost of the classes is $20 each or $80 for all five. Pre-registration is required 5 days before each class. For more info., or to register, call Cedar County University of Missouri Extension at 417-276-3313.
•June 3–Kansas 4-H Food Judges Training. Located at Hutchinson, Kan. For more info., 620-662-2371.
•June 4–Native Landscaping Session. Located at 122 Felkins St., Forsyth, Mo. For info. www.mgozarks.com or call 417-546-4431.
•June 4–Preserving the Harvest Workshop. Located at Hutchinson, Kan. For more info., 620-662-2371.
•June 5–Preserving the Harvest Workshop. Located at Salina, Kan. For more info., 785-392-2147.
•June 5–Farm Talk’s Annual Dairy Industry Issue.
•June 5-8–5th Annual K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy. Must apply by Mar. 15. For more info. www.asi.ksu.edu/ on the Research & Extension link, select Youth Programs (scroll to 2013 K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy).
•June 6–University of Missouri Extension Wheat Tour. Located on the farm of David Sheat near Lamar, Mo. Directions to the plots are as follows: Go east of Lamar, approximately 4 miles, to A Hwy., north on A Hwy. 1.5 miles, the plots are on the east side of A Hwy. Signs will be posted. Time: 6 p.m. For more info. contact Jill Scheidt at the Barton County Extension Center at 417-682-3579.
•June 7–Tri-County Rangeland Workshop. Located at the Woodson County Fishing & Wildlife Area. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info. contact John Johnson, 620-637-2748.
•June 7 & 8–Grazing Workshop for Small Ruminant Producers, Basic Workshop. Located at Crowder College, Neosho, Mo. For more info., Lincoln University, 573-681-6189 or email: gillesl@lincoln.edu
•June 8 & 9–Free Fishing Days. Contact your local MDC office for Free Fishing Days near you, or go online to mdc.mo.gov/node/3675
•June 10–Drip Irrigation & Small Farm Equipment. Located at Olathe, Kan. For more info., www.growinggrowers.com
•June 10-12–”Champions” Livestock Judging Camp. Located: Manhattan, Kan. Registration forms & more info. are available at www.aski.ksu.edu/livestockjudgingcamp. Deadline to register is May 15. For more info., contact Scott Schaake, simmi@ksu.edu, 785-532-1242 or Kristi Hagemen, klsmith@ksu.edu, 785-532-2996.
•June 11 - 13–Developing & Implementing Your Company’s HACCP Plan for meat, poultry, & food processors. Located in Weber Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. Registration is online at: http://animalscience.unl.edu/web/anisci/ANSCExtensionMeatScienceHACCPInformationandCoursesRegistration. For more info. contact Dr. Liz Boyle at lboyle@ksu.edu or 785-532-1247.
•June 11, 12 & 13–Management-intensive Grazing School. Located at Neosho, Mo. Daytime tour. For more info. contact Nathan Witt, 417-451-1077, ext. 3.
•June 12–Preserving the Harvest Workshop. Located at Wichita, Kan. For more info., 620-660-0100.
•June 12–Insects in the Garden. Free program. Located at the Kimberling City Library, community room, no pre-registration required. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more info., 417-357-6812.
•June 12-15–45th Annual Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium & Meeting. Located in Oklahoma City, Okla. at the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center. More info. will be posted at a later date on the BIF website: www. beefimprovement.org
•June 13 & 14–KSU Youth Horse Judging Camp - Advanced Section. Located in Weber Arena on the KSU Campus, Manhattan, Kan. Registration is due May 1. For more info. & to register, visit the website: www.aski.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=1141 or www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu or contact Teresa Douthit, 785-532-1268 or douthit@ksu.edu
•June 14–Preserving the Harvest Workshop. Located at Washington, Kan. For more info., 785-527-5084.
•June 14 & 15–Battle of the Big Cats...Route 66’s Richest Noodling Showdown. Located at the Claremore Expo Center, Claremore, Okla. Entry forms available at: www.visitclaremore.org or www.stoadventures.net. Entries are due by June 12. Public invited to come out & enjoy the entertainment.
•June 14 & 15–Percolation Test Certification Training. Located at the Johnson County Extension Center, 135 W. Market Street, Warrensburg, Mo. 64093. Registration is due by May 31. For more info., 660-747-3193.
•June 14-16–”Champions” Livestock Judging Camp. Located: Manhattan, Kan. Registration forms & more info. are available at www.aski.ksu.edu/livestockjudgingcamp. Deadline to register is May 15. For more info., contact Scott Schaake, simmi@ksu.edu, 785-532-1242 or Kristi Hagemen, klsmith@ksu.edu, 785-532-2996.
•June 15–Bourbon County Master Gardeners 2013 Garden Tour. Located at Fort Scott, Kan. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•June 17–KSU Youth Horse Judging Camp - Beginners Section. Located in Weber Arena on the KSU Campus, Manhattan, Kan. Registration is due May 1. For more info. & to register, visit the website: www.askiksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=1141 or www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu or contact Teresa Douthit, 785-532-1268 or douthit@ksu.edu
•June 18-20–”Champions” Livestock Judging Camp. Located: Manhattan, Kan. Registration forms & more info. are available at www.aski.ksu.edu/livestockjudgingcamp. Deadline to register is May 15. For more info., contact Scott Schaake, simmi@ksu.edu, 785-532-1242 or Kristi Hagemen, klsmith@ksu.edu, 785-532-2996.
•June 21 or 22–Learning To Burn In The Growing Season. One day training, choose one day to attend. Registration 8 to 9 a.m. Starts at 9 a.m. Located: OSU Research Range, 4922 South Coyle Road, Stilwater, Okla. From I-35 & 51 Hwy. go east 6.5 miles to Coyle Road then 2.5 miles south, located on west side of the road. From Stillwater (Western Street & 51 Hwy.), go west 8 miles to Coyle Road then 2.5 miles south, located on west side of the road. RSVP to John Weir at john.weir@okstate.edu or 405-744-5442.
•June 21-23–24th Annual
Dairy Show. Located at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Northwest Arkansas.
•June 25–Preserving the Harvest Workshop. Located at Winfield, Kan. For more info., 620-221-5450.
•June 25-28–2013 Range Youth Camp. Located at Camp Mennoscah, Kingman County. For info. go to http://ks.rangelands.org/rc/youthcamp.htm
•June 27–Preserving the Harvest Workshop. Located at Holton, Kan. For more info., 785-863-2212.
•June 29–Dallas County Fair, Heritage Tractor Exhibit. Located at the Dallas County Fairgrounds, Buffalo, Mo. For more info. call Butch, 417-880-9991. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check-in: 9 to 10 a.m., tractor ride at 10 a.m. Display tractors & Gordon Korell Memorial Ice Cream Walk at 2 p.m.
•July 2–Insects in the Garden Session. Located at 122 Felkins St., Forsyth, Mo. For info. www.mgozarks.com or call 417-546-4431.
•July 10–Green Manures for Soil Improvements. Free program. Located at the Kimberling City Library, community room, no pre-registration required. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more info., 417-357-6812.
•July 10–Farm Talk’s Annual Four State Farm Show Issue.
•July 12 & 13–2013 Dr. Bob Hine’s Kansas Swine Classic. Located at Cico Park, Manhattan, Kan. Entries close July 1. For more info. www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu or call 785-532-1267.
•July 13–Weed, Pest & Disease Management. Located at Kansas City, Kan. For more info., www.growinggrowers.com
•July 13–Weed, Pest & Disease Management. Located at Kansas City, Kan. For more info., www.growinggrowers.com
•July 16-18–The InfoAg Conference. Located at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Ill. Visit www.infoag.org for program information & to register.
•July 16-18–Grassland Restoration Network Workshop. Located at Columbia, Mo.
•July 19 – 21–37th Annual Threshing Show, Meriden Antique Engine & Threshers Assn. Located at 8275 K-4 Hwy., Meriden, Kan. For more info. contact Jess, 785-633-9706 or visit: www.meridenthreshers.org
•July 19 – 21–Four State Farm Show. Located at Pittsburg, Kan.
•July 27–Tomato Day. Located at Wichita, Kan. For more info., 316-660-0142.
•July 27–K-State Horticulture Research Center Open House. Located at Olathe, Kan. For more info., 913-715-7000.
•July 30–Preserving the Harvest Workshop. Located at Wichita, Kan. For more info., 620-660-0100.
•Aug. 5–Successful Microclimate Modification in Difficult Climates. Located at Olathe, Kan. For more info., www.growinggrowers.com
•Aug. 6–Wild Editable Session. Located at 122 Felkins St., Forsyth, Mo. For info. www.mgozarks.com or call 417-546-4431.
•Aug. 6 - 8–2013 KGLC Range Schools. Mid/Short-Grass School. Located at Camp Lakeside, Scott County SL, TNC Smoky Valley Ranch. Registration deadline: July 23. School begins at 9:30 a.m. For more info., contact Tim Christian, 620-241-3636 or Ken Sherraden, 785-922-7061. Visit www.kglc.org for more details.
•Aug. 13 & 14–Grassland Conference. Located in Manhattan, Kan. For more info.: www.nwf.org/grasslandsconference
•Aug. 14–Preserving the Bounty of the Garden. Free program. Located at the Kimberling City Library, community room, no pre-registration required. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more info., 417-357-6812.
•Aug. 20 - 22–2013 KGLC Range Schools. Tallgrass School. Located at Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale. Registration deadline: Aug. 6. School begins at 9:30 a.m. For more info., contact Tim Christian, 620-241-3636 or Ken Sherraden, 785-922-7061. Visit www.kglc.org for more details.
•Aug. 21 & 22–Risk & Profit Conference. Located at Manhattan, Kan. For more info., 785-532-1504.
•Aug. 24–Introduction to Fruit Production. Located at Lone Jack, Mo. For more info., www.growinggrowers.com
•Aug. 24 & 25–Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes. Watch for more details at www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu
•Sept. 3–Blue Barrel Gardening Session. Located at 122 Felkins St., Forsyth, Mo. For info. www.mgozarks.com or call 417-546-4431.
•Sept. 11 & 12-Eastern Kansas Grazing School. Located at Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, 1737 S. Elm Street, Ottawa, Kan. For info.: Rod Schaub, Frontier District Agent, rschaub@ksu.edu or 785-828-4438.
•Sept. 12–Horticulture Night. Located at Hays, Kan. For more info., 785-625-3425.
•Sept. 12, 13 & 14–Management-intensive Grazing School. Located at Greenfield, Mo. Daytime tour. For more info. contact the Cedar County SWCD at 417-276-3388, ext. 3.
•Sept. 14–Farm Business Planning & Management. Located at Kansas City, Mo. For more info., www.growinggrowers.com
•Sept. 24, 25 & 26–Management-intensive Grazing School. Located at Marshfield, Mo. Daytime tour. For more info. contact Mark Emerson, 417-468-4176, ext. 3.
•Sept. 25–Farm Talk’s Annual Ozark Fall Farmfest Issue.
•Oct. 1–Harvesting & Preserving Your Herbs Session. Located at 122 Felkins St., Forsyth, Mo. For info. www.mgozarks.com or call 417-546-4431.
•Oct. 4, 5 & 6–Ozark Fall Farmfest. Located at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, Mo.
•Oct. 22, 23 & 24–Management-intensive Grazing School. Located at Bois D’Arc, Mo. , 10 miles NW of Springfield, Mo. Daytime tour. For more info. contact the Greene County SWCD, 417-831-5246, ext. 3.
•Oct. 29 & 30–Kansas Income Tax Institute. Located at Kansas City, Kan. For more info., 913-685-2600.
•Oct. 30 & 31–Kansas Income Tax Institute. Located at Topeka, Kan. For more info., 785-234-5400.
•Nov. 5 & 6–Kansas Income Tax Institute. Located at Garden City, Kan. For more info., 620-275-7471.
•Nov. 6–Farm Talk’s Annual Beef Industry Issue.
•Nov. 6 & 7–Kansas Income Tax Institute. Located at Colby, Kan. For more info., 785-462-3833.
•Nov. 7 & 8–Kansas Income Tax Institute. Located at Hays, Kan. For more info., 785-628-5305.
•Dec. 2 & 3–Kansas Income Tax Institute. Located at Wichita, Kan. For more info., 316-651-0333.
•Dec. 3 & 4–Kansas Income Tax Institute. Located at Salina, Kan. For more info., 785-823-5606.
•Dec. 11–Farm Talk’s Annual Farm Machinery Issue.
•Dec. 11 & 12–Kansas Income Tax Institute. Located at Pittsburg, Kan. For more info., 620-235-4791.
