K-State Research and Extension entities in Northwest Kansas are joining forces to offer Rancher Rules of Thumb, a workshop focused on taking a look at the rules of thumb ranchers often use to guide decisions on their operations.
The workshop, developed by the University of Wyoming in partnership with the USDA Risk Management Association, will go through rules collected over the last several years from ranchers all over the country, and help producers analyze which rules might make sense on their operation.
You’ll have three chances to catch this workshop:
- November 13 at 6 p.m. at the Fossil Creek Conference Center in Russell
- November 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Atwood
- November 14 at 6 p.m. at the Buffalo Bill Center in Oakley
All workshops will include meals.
The workshop will feature Bridger Feuz, University of Wyoming Livestock Marketing Specialist, as he takes a hard look at risk management strategies and economic rules for livestock operations.
K-State Research and Extension Specialist Keith Harmoney will present on grazing management, looking at various grazing strategies to promote sustainable pastures and increase livestock gains. Finally, Extension Specialist Justin Waggoner will present on herd management, covering information on utilizing body condition scoring as a management tool for developing rations.
Rancher Rules of Thumb is sponsored by USDA, K-State Research & Extension, Farmers State Bank – Oakley, and Farmers & Merchants Bank – Colby.
Thanks to our sponsors, all workshop locations will be free of charge. However, please RSVP to ensure a meal.
RSVP:
Oakley Location – Contact Clint Bain at (785) 743-6361 or email [email protected] or goldenprairie.ksu.edu
Atwood Location – Contact Stephanie Kramer at (785) 626-3192 or email [email protected]
Russell Location – Contact Clint Laflin at (785) 475-8121 or email [email protected]
This workshop is open to the public and there is no cost for admission. Online registration is requested by going to goldenprairie.ksu.edu.