Dairy Profit Seminar
The annual seminar is Thursday, February 16, at 9:30 a.m. Topics covered will include alfalfa — new tips and technologies, dairy policy issues, raising gold standard heifers, increasing milk and profits and much more. Franklin DHI is sponsoring lunch, so registration is required. Please call 636-583-5141 or email boltek@missouri.edu to register.
Nitrogen Management Strategies
Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of Memorial Auditorium in Union. Nitrogen use recommendations and better ways to manage nitrogen will be reviewed by Peter Scharf, State Extension Soil Fertility Specialist. New technology including nitrogen sensors and aerial photography, as well as a review of nitrogen management strategies for forages will also be discussed.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Three training sessions for farmers who wish to renew or obtain a new private pesticide applicators license is being offered. The sessions are Monday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 8, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All sessions will be approximately 2.5 hours and held in the lower level of Memorial Auditorium in Union. It is required that you purchase a Private Pesticide Applicator Manual for $12.00. If you already have a copy of the manual, please bring it to the meeting. Participants from the same farm may share a manual. Pre-registration is requested, please call the Franklin County University of Missouri Extension Center at 636-583-5141 or email herringm@missouri.edu.
Building Better Childcare
Building Better Childcare is a series of childcare provider workshops: Tuesdays, January 10, "Child Abuse and Neglect Examined", February 7, "Shimmy, Shake, and Sing!", March 13, "Toddlers: Terrific or Terrible?", April 10, "Supporting Stressed Children", and May 8. "Writing is Exciting!". To receive a free brochure, or for more information, contact the University of Missouri Extension Center, 636-583-5141. Educational fee is $10 per person with pre-registration.
Newsletters
Life Times
A quarterly publication to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and communities. Winter 2011 (PDF)
Quality for Keeps
This newsletter is issued April through October providing research-based information for safely preserving food and other helpful tips. Also included are delicious recipes for your garden bounty. September 2011 (PDF)