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Monday, Aug. 6, 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
Monthly 4-H Radio Broadcast KMRN 100.1 (Session 11 of 12)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Where:
KMRN Radio Station
Cameron MO
Description:
8:00 AM Breakfast Club Live Program on 100.1 KMRN with 4-H members, volunteers, and staff featured guests
Session topic:
Live Radio Broadcast first Monday of each month featuring 4-H members, volunteers and staff from Clinton, Caldwell, and DeKalb Counties
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (Session 7 of 7)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic Ave, Springfield MO
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Missouri law requires all purchasers and users of restricted-use pesticides to attend a training session to be certified for a private applicators license. This 2.5 hour training video will allow individuals to recertify or receive initial training to be licensed to purchase or use restricted-use pesticides for five years. The private applicator license is for your personal use only. You must also be a producer of some kind of agricultural commodity (pasture, hay, corn, etc.) You may not use this license for any kind of employment where you apply the restricted chemicals to structures or land. Participants will be required to purchase the Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual and pay a small materials cost for a total of $15.
Session topic:
Due to budget cuts and staff reductions, the Greene County office will no longer host this video training the first Monday of each month. Please call for the date of our next group training (we will do two per year).
Registration:
Call the Greene County Extension Center at 881-8909 to reserve a seat in our conference room.
Cost:
$15.00
Fee covers the cost of the required pesticide guide and a small materials fee.
Garden & Grow - Platte County (Session 19 of 20)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City MO
map...Description:
The Garden ‘N Grow Program is a summer gardening program for youth ages 9-13. The program will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 am from June 6 through August 11, 2011. The garden is located at the Community Garden behind Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Enrollment fees include student workbooks, refreshments, vegetable garden supplies, and a Garden ‘N Grow t-shirt. more...
Session topic:
Help is On Its Way!
Registration
deadline:
5/25/2012
Garden & Grow - Gladstone (Session 19 of 20)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Fairview Christian Church
1800 NE 56th Street, Gladstone MO
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The Garden ‘N Grow Programis a summer gardening program for youth ages 9-13. The program will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 am from June 6 through August 11, 2011. The garden is located at the Fairview Christian Church at 1800 NE 65th Street, Gladstone, MO. Enrollment fees include student workbooks, refreshments, vegetable garden supplies, and a Garden ‘N Grow t-shirt. more...
Session topic:
"Trading Traits"
Registration
deadline:
5/25/2012
Osceola Back to School Fair
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where:
Osceola Elementary School gym
Osceola MO
Session topic:
Theme is the Solar System--University Extension is the Sun. Handouts will be on Sunscreen and Hydration
Farm to School Cafeteria Workshop -- Lewis County
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Highland Elementary School
25189 Heritage Avenue, Lewistown MO
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This workshop will help school foodservice personnel understand and implement the new school lunch regulations. Also, it will share and demonstrate ideas to incorprate local foods into the school lunch menu.
Session topic:
This workshop will help school foodservice personnel comply to the new school food regulations that start this school year. Additionally, the workshop will share ideas and resources on how schools can incorporate local foods into their menus.
Registration
deadline:
8/6/2012
A Matter of Balance (Session 1 of 7)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Session topic:
Matter of Balance is a program on Preventing Falls & is being offered in Springfield at an assisted living facility but is not open to the public.
Predicting Future Cash Needs
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce
1111 West Pine, Poplar Bluff MO
map...Description:
This class is designed to teach how to create and use a cash budget to prepare for future business performance. During this course, one will learn how to estimate future sources and uses of cash. Learn how to analyze predictions to make more informed decisions. You should leave this session feeling more comfortable about decisions related to preparing for growth, realistic loan and financing requests, how much cash you can safely take out of the business, and how to make affordable purchases for your business.
Registration:
For more information or to register, please contact the Butler County University of Missouri Extension at 573-686-8064. more...
Registration
deadline:
7/27/2012
Cost:
$35.00
The cost for each course is $35 ($25 for chamber members).
Building Strong Families - Chillicothe, Mo (Session 4 of 8)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Livingston County Extension Office
(Directly across from Grand 6 Theater)
2881 Grand Dr, Chillicothe MO
map...Session topic:
Session 4 of 6, Communication. This module focuses on understanding the importance of communication in strengthening families.
Registration:
Please contact Jessica Trussell or Joyce Hall at the Livingston County Extension Office to register.
Advanced Stay Strong. Stay Healthy (Session 8 of 10)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Clinton Senior Center
970 E. Sedalia, Clinton MO
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This class is for individuals who have completed the "Basic" Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program or who have been strength training for 6 months or longer.
Session topic:
Participants will complete the Advanced Stay Strong Stay Healthy exercise routine.
Registration:
call the Henry County office at 660-885-5556
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 8 of 10)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Where:
Clinton Senior Center
970 E. Sedalia, Clinton MO
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Learn an exercise routine for strength training in a class where people often report noticing an improvement in strength after just three to four weeks of completeing the routine two to three times per week.
Session topic:
Complete the Stay Strong Stay Healthy exercise routine
Registration:
Call the Henry County University of Missouri Extension office for registration information.
FastTrac® TechVenture™ (Session 6 of 16)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Description:
This is an online course.
Designed specifically by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, the Kauffman Foundation’s FastTrac® TechVenture™ program is an intensive seven-session course designed to give technology and science-based entrepreneurs a proven framework and
network of connections to help grow a great idea into the next viable innovation.
Experienced business coaches and successful entrepreneurs work together to
facilitate critical teachings, guide lively small group sessions, and share practical
experiences to enhance your business. Participants learn with and from their peers, creating a powerful network that continues well after the program is complete.
Registration:
Please apply here http://kcsbtdc.affiliate.fasttrac.org/ before payment.
Facilitator:
Carmen DeHart, dehartc@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: (816) 235-6428
Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes (Session 1 of 4)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
206 Centennial Hall
Missouri University of Science and Technology Campus
Rolla MO
Description:
Eat Well Be Well with Diabetes includes four, two-hour weekly sessions that provides people with type 2 diabetes, and their family members, with knowledge and skills necessary for proper diabetes self-management. Knowledge and skills gained in the program can be applied to preventing diabetes particularly for people with pre-diabetes. The series include a strong focus on nutrition, the cornerstone of diabetes management, but also covers other self-management strategies to help individuals avoid short-term and long-term diabetes complications.
Registration:
To register, contact the Phelps County Extension Center at 573-458-6260
Food Preservation, Henry County (Session 5 of 5)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Rotary Building on the town square in Clinton, MO
Town Square, Clinton MO
map...Description:
This is a series of home food preservation in which the participants roll up their sleeves and participate in the process. There are five classes: Pressure Canning Vegetables, Pack a Pickled Product, Salsa, Jams and Jellies and Freezing and Dehydrating
Session topic:
Participants will learn how to get the best results when freezing garden produce. Sample dehydrated food and learn what to look for when purchasing a dehydrator. Participants will learn the basic steps of dehydrating food.
Registration:
Call the Henry County office for flyer and information on how to register
Cost:
$20.00
$20 per session or $80 for the series. Second family member is 1/2 price but family only receives one set of handouts
Leonard Caring Clovers 4-H Club (Session 58 of 60)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
The Leonard Caring Clovers 4-H Club meets the First Monday of the month at the Leonard Christian Church. For more information, please contact Casie Daniel 660-346-0053 or Marlys Anderson 660-651-0508
Description:
Leonard Caring Clovers 4-H Club Meeting
Session topic:
Leonard Caring Clovers 4-H Club
Silver Spurs 4-H Club (Session 22 of 35)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Description:
The Silver Spurs 4-H Club usually meets the 1st Monday of each month at the Farmers Mutual Insurance Bldg. Time 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Registration:
For more information, contact the Marion County Extension Center at 573/769-2177.
Home Food Preservation Series, St. Peters
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension Center
260 Brown Rd, Saint Peters MO
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Bright red tomatoes, colorful peppers, sweet juicy peaches and other fresh produce picked from your own garden, a farmers market or a nearby farm can be enjoyed all year long if preserved properly. This series of classes on home food preservation will teach the latest and safest ways to can, freeze and dry foods. Sign up for just one session or all six: June 14 Jam & Jellies, June 25 Pressure Canning, July 9 Freezing & Drying, July 23 Canning Salsa & Fruit, August 6 Pickles, and November 5 Gifts of Food. Registration Deadlines: one week prior to class date.
Session topic:
Pickles: This session will help you learn to make beautiful pickles you’ll be proud to give as gifts or serve to your family.
Registration:
To register, make check payable to University Extension Council and mail to University of MO Extension, 260 Brown Road, St. Peters, MO 63376. Or call 636-970-3000 to pay with Visa, Master Card or Discover. Registration deadline is one week prior to class date. more...
Cost:
$15.00
$15 per session or $75 for all six. Price reduced to $10 per session for Master Gardeners and 4-H members and leaders.
Cape Girardeau County 4-H Council Meeting
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Cape Girardeau County Extension Center
684 West Jackson Trail, Jackson MO
map...Description:
Cape Girardeau County 4-H Council Meeting in Jackson
Session topic:
Cape Girardeau County 4-H Council Meeting in Jackson, MO
Cape Girardeau County 4-H Council Meeting
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Cape Girardeau County Extension Center
684 West Jackson Trail, Jackson MO
map...Description:
Cape Girardeau County 4-H Council Meeting in Jackson
Session topic:
Cape Girardeau County 4-H Council Meeting in Jackson
Newton County MU Extension Council (Session 8 of 12)
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Description:
Board of appointed and publicly elected members working to develop quality programming for our community.
Session topic:
Business meeting of the full Extension Council
Registration:
This meeting is open to the public, however, voting members are elected in January of each year for 2 year terms.
Forages and Drought: Management and Recovery meeting--Atchison County
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Velma Houts Fair Building
201 E US Hwy 136, Rock Port MO
map...Description:
As a result of the drought, beef cattle producers are at a critical decision-making point regarding their crops, pastures, and cow herds. Long after the drought is over and crops are out of the field, producers will continue to deal with the lasting implications of the drought. Good information is critical as decisions are made. A series of meetings, “Forages and Drought: Management and Recovery” will be held across northwest Missouri by University of Missouri Extension to provide the information that producers need, such as how to manage pastures during a drought, how to test for nitrates, emergency forages and feedstuffs, economic strategies to weather the drought, cover crops and other forages, and reseeding pastures.
Session topic:
Pasture management and drought. Nitrate testing. Emergency forages and feedstuffs. Economic strategies to weather the drought. Cover crops and other forages. Reseeding pastures.
Registration:
For more information or to register, contact Amie Schleicher, MU Extension regional livestock specialist in Atchison County, at 660-744-6231 or schleichera@missouri.edu.