Old Traditions, New Beginnings
2012 Johnson County Fair
Whether you are continuing a fair tradition that began years ago by your grandparents or are beginning new traditions with your own family, be sure to include the Johnson County Fair as part of your summer. Come see what 4-H members have accomplished with their projects either in the building or at the livestock shows and don’t forget Farm Time Fun! The contest event (demonstrations, public speaking, and fashion revue) will be June 30; horse show July 8; achievement day judging July 11; lead line, sheep, beef, goat shows on July 12; swine, small animal, ham shows and auction July 13; and farm time fun and dog show on July 14. All activities will be held at the Johnson County Fairground. Registrations for 4-H and livestock exhibits are due July 2 to the Extension Center. For more information and registration forms go to Johnson County Fair web page.
Have gardening questions?
Call or come visit with a Master Gardener at the Johnson County Extension office every Wednesday from 9 til noon. The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is "helping others learn to grow." They provide people with information, demostrations, suggested solutions to current or anticipated problems and programs designed to educate the general public about gardening topics. So if you have a question, they have an answer!
Ninth Annual Johnson County Swine, Sheep and Steer Jackpot Show
The Johnson County Junior Livestock Show and Sale Committee is sponsoring the 9th annual Jackpot Show for 4-H and FFA members on May 27 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Animals will need to be in place by 9:00 a.m. and the show will begin at 11:00 a.m. Pre-registration is due May 15. Registration form
Food and Nutrition Education Program
Want to learn how to make a healthy snack? Please join us at Pittsville Community Kitchen every Tuesday evening starting April 17th from 5 to 7 pm. This activity is jointly sponsored by the Pittsville Community Kitchen and Family Nutrition Program from University of Missouri-Extension. For more details.
Goat Production Workshops
Interested in learning about reproduction and health aspects of goat production? You are in luck! University of Missouri – Extension, Lincoln University Cooperative Outreach Extension, and Lafayette County 4 – H are cooperating on a workshop focusing on reproduction and health aspects of goat production. Workshop will be held on June 28th at the Higginsville Community Center in Fairgrounds Park in Higginsville, MO. The workshop will start at 5:30 p. m. and cost $10 per person. Refreshments will be available. For more information read the flyer and press release associated with the workshop.
Things cow - calf producers should consider when purchasing their next bull
Cow - calf producers it is time to buy the next herdsire. For suggestions on things to consider when buying the next herdsire look at article titled Tips on Buying Bulls.pdf
Garden tour scheduled June 23
Each year the Johnson County Master Gardeners conduct a garden tour. This is a fundraiser for their organization, but also an opportunity for you to be inspired with gardening ideas. Come to the extension office to buy your tickets. For more details go to the Master Gardener's web page.
West Central Missouri Spring 2012 Ag Newsline available online
Farmers interested in reading articles by University of Missouri Extension West Central Region county specialist in the areas of agronomy, livestock, agriculture business, and horticulture need to take a look at the Spring 2012 agnewsline available online. For the online version.
Management strategies for calves pre and post – weaning that could improve quality of your beef cattle
Cow – calf producers, nutrition and management of calves pre and post – weaning influences incentives received when marketing your cattle. The goal of nutrition and management pre and post – weaning is to reduce sickness and stress in the calf causing more energy to be available for growth and marbling deposition which leads to production of higher quality beef. Therefore this article outlines nutrition and management strategies that will help cow – calf producers reduce calf sickness and stress at weaning time. For more information read Management strategies for calves pre and post – weaning that could improve quality of your beef cattle (pdf) .
Missouri Agriculture Energy Savings Team a Revolutionary Opportunity (MAESTRO)
The MAESTRO program works with livestock producers to help them save energy and money on their farms. For more details visit http://moagenergysavings.com/