March 2019
2019 Texas Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference
Speakers. Tours. Networking. Get it all and more at the Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Conference.
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MSU Field Crops Webinar Series 2019 - Crop Marketing Outlook & Strategies
Growers, consultants and agribusiness professionals are invited to participate in a series of seven online programs addressing field crop production and pest management on Monday evenings February 18 through April 1, 2019. Participants will learn how to enhance their corn, soybean, small grain and forage production systems in the coming season and have an opportunity to ask questions of MSU agricultural experts. The live webinar presentations will run 7-8 p.m. EST each Monday evening. One MDARD Pesticide Recertification Credit will…
Find out more »Powering Michigan Agriculture webinar
This webinar series will provide a forum where farmers, as content experts, discuss the impact of energy reduction and savings through the various energy efficiency and renewable energy practices they’ve implemented on their farms, talk about lessons learned, and then answer questions. The Michigan Energy Office is a sponsor of this webinar series. Farm name: GDW Turkey Farms (commercial poultry operation) Description: Topics that will be discussed include the energy audit process, working with Consumers Energy to get rebates, applying…
Find out more »Powering Michigan Agriculture webinar
This webinar series will provide a forum where farmers, as content experts, discuss the impact of energy reduction and savings through the various energy efficiency and renewable energy practices they’ve implemented on their farms, talk about lessons learned, and then answer questions. The Michigan Energy Office is a sponsor of this webinar series. Farm name: Dunklee Family Farm (small scale organic vegetable grower) Description: This farm has been off the grid for 33 years. Topics will include energy storage, battery…
Find out more »An Intro to Tree Fruit IPM
Have farm employees that need recertification credits? We will be covering the basics of integrated pest management, including how to monitor traps, evaluate insect thresholds, and use prediction models to better manage common orchard pests of Northern New York. We will also discuss IPM tactics for managing apple scab, fire blight, obliquehanded leafroller, apple maggot, and some common weeds in the orchard. We will be offering 2 DEC recertification credits in categories 1a, 10, and 22.
Find out more »King Ranch Institute B.K. “Kley” Johnson Lectureship on Strategic Planning for Ranchers
Summary A strategic plan is a set of decisions about what, why and how to do something, all with a focus on the future. This lectureship will teach ranchers how to implement the Balanced Scorecard approach to strategic planning. Learning Objectives Clarify the vision of the future for your ranch/organization Conduct an analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Identify strategic objectives based on SWOT Develop a strategy map to link the objectives and illustrate the path to…
Find out more »Living on the Land Learning Circles
Equal parts workshop, site-visit, mentoring experience, gathering of growers, and design session, the Living on the Land Learning Circles will take place monthly (from April to June 2019) on a farm or homestead in Western NC. Learning Circles are site visits guided by local, land-experienced, and seasoned designer and planner, Brandon Greenstein, the OGS Sustainability Consultant. Participants will be to witness and be part of the land/site assessment in real time and see through the eyes of both the designer…
Find out more »DCHA 2019 Annual Conference
Joining forces. Reaching higher. Join fellow producers and industry experts to reach higher in your operation. The conference will offer: Keynote speaker, Keith Poulsen, will address, "A Growth Mindset on the Ranch Encompasses More Than the Health of the Calves" In our general sessions: Robert Hagevoort will speak about the "Best Management Practices for Milk and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance." Jennifer Van Os will discuss "Welfare of Dairy Calves and Heifers: Relevance to the Animal, the Producer and the Consumer."…
Find out more »Shining a Light on Agricultural Solar Energy Development
In Michigan, solar energy developers are actively contacting farmers and landowners to secure land for solar energy projects. In an effort to help farmers and landowners understand the renewable energy landscape, nuances of solar leases, zoning considerations, and accompanying tax implications, MSU Extension, Michigan Farm Bureau and the Michigan Energy Office are teaming up to host programs for farmers at various locations statewide. MSU Extension staff with lease agreement, tax, and zoning expertise will provide the educational content. Farmers who…
Find out more »CCE Dutchess County Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County will hold a meeting open to the public. Individuals interested in attending must call (845) 677-8223 × 100 and advise of any special needs we may accommodate. Finance Committee meets from 6:00 - 7:00, Board from 7:00 - 9:00
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