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Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
Hickory County Cattlemen's Bus Tour
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 6 a.m. to Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, 7 p.m.
Where:
Council Bluffs, Sioux Center, and Cushing, IA. Sioux City, Lake Preston, Sioux Falls, Lennox, Brookings, and De Smet, SD.
Description:
Hickory County Cattlemen’s Bus Tour is heading north to South Dakota and Iowa for a four-day, 3-night trip from Aug. 6 to Aug. 9. This tour is designed to give area cattlemen and women an inside look at the management techniques of other cattle producers and to help increase knowledge and understanding of different areas of agriculture that can affect the beef industry.
By venturing out of Missouri, participants have a unique opportunity to visit with innovative and progressive out-of-state cattle producers and agricultural entrepreneurs. Participants then have the opportunity to incorporate some of these ideas and management strategies into their existing operations or to possibly generate a completely new aspect of production on their farms. Participants may also take advantage of seeing a producers stock or facility prior to using their services.
Operation tours and visits include: Charolais, limousine, and red and black angus producers at Wienk Charolais, Bruner Limousin, and Solution Genetics; a tour of Bunge Processing, a soybean crushing facility; a visit to Trans Ova Genetics who specialize in embryo transfer and beef cattle cloning; and a manufacturing tour of Sioux Steel who produces cattle handling and working systems. The tour will also include stops at two different covered feed yards: Redstone Feeders, who have a maximum holding capacity of over 8000 head, and at Hoop Beef.
Several of these stops have websites, and these links, in addition to a complete itinerary, are available by visiting the tour information webpage.
There are currently three locations for participants to meet the charter bus for pick-up: Preston, Lincoln and Concordia, Missouri. We will be taking a northern route from 70 west to 29 north through Missouri; other pick-up locations are possible along this route so cattlemen and women throughout the state may join us. Contact the Hickory Co. MU Extension office to inquire about other potential pick-up locations.
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Registration:
Registration form and fee must be received at the Hickory County Extension office by June 29th. Price per person is $325 and covers hotel costs (double occupancy) in Sioux Falls and Sioux City as well as the bus fee.. Participants are responsible for their meals. Reservations from the public will be taken until we meet coach capacity. There are a limited number of openings. Please call prior to sending any money to make sure the bus is not already full.
Please mail your registration form and check to:
Hickory County MU Extension
203 Cedar Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
Make your check payable to: Hickory County Cattlemen’s Bus Tour
For more information, please feel free to contact the Hickory County MU Extension office at 417-745-6767.
Registration
deadline:
6/29/2012
FastTrac® NewVenture™ (Session 4) (Session 1 of 5)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
4747 Troost, room 114, Kansas City MO
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Class dates/times in this series:
Day 1: August 7 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Day 2: August 14 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Day 3: August 21 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Day 4: August 28 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Day 5: September 4 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
(must attend all sessions to complete training )
In FastTrac® NewVenture TM, a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, you will look at all aspects of your proposed company, exploring the feasibility of your business concept and learning how to develop a viable business plan. Participants will learn about start-up issues and learn to address the competition, legal matters, marketing and financial management aspects. FastTrac® participants don't just learn about business, they work on their own business endeavors throughout the course. This program is fast-paced and energizing, using guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.
Session topic:
In FastTrac® New Venture, participants will learn about start-up issues such as the competition, legal matters, marketing & financial management aspects. This program is fast-paced & energizing, with guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.
Registration:
For more information and to receive an application, please email fasttrac@umkc.edu or call 816-235-6063.
Cost:
$595.00
Missouri dislocated workers may qualify for a full scholarship. Tuition is covered through a grant through Missouri Workforce Development. Any others who would like to attend may do so in paying the full tuition. You will receive more information once you apply.
Facilitator:
Carmen DeHart, dehartc@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: (816) 235-6428
Chronic Disease Self-Management (Session 2 of 7)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Session topic:
Chronic Disease Self Management is a program about having a quality life while living with chronic conditions. This program is being held at an assisted living facility in Springfield.
Building Strong Families for Youth - character ed program for Wheetley Summer Youth Program
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 10 a.m. to Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, 11 a.m.
Where:
Wheetley School
Poplar Bluff MO
Description:
This includes a presentation on character education for the boys and girls at the wheetley Summer program.
Session topic:
This includes two presentations on character education for the boys and girls who attend the Wheetley School Summer Program.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 9 of 12)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
Country Living Assisted Living
http://www.countrylivingassistedliving.com/
Mountain Grove MO
Session topic:
Strength training programs for middle-aged and older adults who want to improve quality of life and stay active.
For more information, or if you wish to sign up for the classes, contact the Wright County Extension Office at 417-741-6134.
Registration:
Call the Wright County Extension office at: 417-741-6134 or Angie at 417-926-9485
Focus on Kids -- Howard County -- Fayette, MO (Session 8 of 12)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where:
Howard County Extension Center
#1 Courthouse Square, Fayette MO
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More than half of all marriages end in divorce, and the majority of these involve children. Conflict between parents, both before and after a divorce, is associated with many negative outcomes in children. The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce. more...
Registration:
Contact the Howard County Circuit Clerks Office @(660)248-2194. more...
Focus on Kids - Lafayette County
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Call 660-584-3658 for details and to pre-register.
14 East 19th Street, Higginsville MO
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Lafayette County Focus on Kids Class. A court-mandated class offered monthly. Video-based, 2.5 hour class. Fee is $35.00.
Call 660-584-3658 for details and to sign up. Registrations due one week before the class date. more...
Session topic:
Lafayette County Focus on Kids Class
Registration:
Call 660-584-3658 for details and to sign up.
Antioch 4-H Club (Session 9 of 9)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Description:
The Antioch 4-H Club usually meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Kahoka Christian Church
Session topic:
The Antioch 4-H Club usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Kahoka Christian Church
Building Strong Families--Hillcrest fall series (Session 1 of 4)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Platte Woods United Methodist Church
(lower level fellowship hall)
7703 NW Prairie View Road, Kansas City MO
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The Building Strong Families (BSF) program is taught year-round in cooperation with Hillcrest Ministries, a non-profit social service agency that provides a variety of programs and services to low-income participants. The BSF program series is part of the life-skills component for residents in Hillcrest's transitional housing program.
Session topic:
The topic for the month of August is: "Family Strengths"
The large group meets on the first Tuesday of the month; then two follow-up sessions are scheduled later in the month at the housing sites for further study and discussion of the topic.
Registration:
Registration for Building Strong Families is handled by case managers and site managers at Hillcrest.
Registration
deadline:
8/1/2012
4-H Council meeting (Session 1 of 4)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Clay County Extension Office
1901 NE 48th St., Kansas City MO
map...Description:
Clay County 4-H Council meeting
Session topic:
Quarterly Clay County 4-H Council Meeting
Fabius 4-H Club (Session 22 of 35)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Description:
The Fabius 4-H Club generally meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Fabius Community House.
Registration:
Contact the Marion County University Extension Center at 573/769-2177 for additional information.
Coffee Creek 4-H Club (Session 9 of 22)
When: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Philadelphia Community Center, Philadelphia, MO
Philadelphia MO
Description:
The Coffee Creek 4-H Club usually meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Philadelphia Community Center. Time: 6:30pm to 8pm
Registration:
Contact the Marion County University Extension Center at 573-769-2177 for additional information.