Title: Antlers, Anglers, and Ag: Elevating Today's Outdoorsmen for Tomorrow's Harvest
Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Location: Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm (64399 Greenley Place, Novelty, Missouri 63460)
Per Person Attendance Fee for Audience: $ 25 (Lunch Included)
Topics, Times and Presenters:
Welcome and Check In 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Herbicide Strategies for Invasive Plant Species, Food Plots, and Aquatic Weeds- Dr. Kevin Bradley of MU Extension
10:10 AM – 11:10 AM Favorable Food Plot Forage Species and Basic Agronomics- Dr. Carson Roberts of MU Extension (Agronomic Species) and John Murphy of Missouri Department of Conservation (Natives Forage Species)
11:20 AM – 12:10 PM Hunting Leases, Fee Fishing, and Hunting Land Liability Insurance- Mary Sobba of MU Extension and Cole Gander of the National Deer Association
12:10 PM-12:30 PM Food Plot Design and Layout- Cole Gander of the National Deer Association
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM Lunch
1:10 PM - 2:25 PM Deer, Turkey, and Fish Habitat Management- Rich Crowe of Missouri Department of Conservation, Dr. Hank Stelzer of MU Extension and DJ Loken of Missouri Department of Conservation
• Dr. Hank Stelzer: Wildlife Desirable Tree Species
• Rich Crowe: Habitat Manipulation for Deer and Turkey (Wildlife Watering Facility, Prescribed Fire, Turkey Brood Habitat, Timber Stand Improvement, Pollinator Plot Benefits for Deer and Turkey)
• DJ Loken: Fish Species Selection and Pond Habitat Management
2:35 PM - 3:15 PM Soil and Fertility Management Basics- Nick Wesslak of MU Extension
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM Planter and Sprayer Calibration: In Field Live Demonstration and Discussion- Valerie Tate and Dr. Todd Lorenz of MU Extension
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Thermal Imagery Uses for Wildlife Management and Recovery: In Field Live Demonstration and Discussion- Double Up Outfitters
5:30 PM Conclusion and Wrap-up
** Due to limited space and meals, you must register by the Sunday before this event! **