Preserve your family’s possessions, pass assets on to the next generation, and minimize death taxes. These are just a few of the reasons why women who are involved in agriculture should attend the “Women in Agriculture Workshop”.

 It will be held in Hays at the KSU Ag Research Center on Tuesday, April 10^th beginning at 5:45 p.m. Workshop topics are “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?”, Internet Resources to Sharpen Your Management Skills, and Essential Elements of a Sound Estate Plan.

 A free meal will be served by the sponsoring agencies. RSVP is requested by Thursday, April 5^th by calling the Ellis County Extension Office at 628-9430.

Farming next to mining is still one of the most hazardous occupations and many times fatal accidents involve more experienced farmers, and family members. The Annual Ag Safety Awareness Day is planned for Wednesday, March 14^th in Hays at the KSU Ag Research Center from 8:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.

Two farmers will be sharing their real life story of how a farming accident has affected them and their families. Some of the other topics will be: farm safety – what we see out there (KS. Highway Patrol), electrical and natural gas safety, and anhydrous ammonia hazards.

 A free noon meal is provided, all interested people are invited to attend the entire day or part of the day’s program. If needing further information contact the Ellis County Farm Bureau at 785-628-2831.

Ellis & Rush Co. Cover Crops Program

Feb. 28^th – Libenthal Church

You can’t hardly pickup a popular farm press magazine without seeing something about cover crops. Come hear what K-State Research and Extension has been doing to investigate the feasibility of cover crops in Kansas.

Topics of discussion will be – Cover Crop research for western Kansas; wheat, cover crop, sorghum and soybean rotation; cover crops effects on soil; and there will be time for your questions.

A free noon meal will be served on Tuesday, Feb. 28^th at 12 noon. The program will start at 1:00 p.m. and should conclude by 4:00 p.m. It will be held at the Libenthal Catholic Church.

A minimum of 10 people pre-registered is required in order to hold this program. RSVP by Friday, Feb, 24 can call anytime & leave a message at 628-9430.

Public Service Announcement

Stacy Campbell

K-State Research and Extension

Weed Control Update and School – Feb. 20^th Hays

Mother Nature is always changing and adapting, and thus the weeds are too. Come get the latest updates on roundup resistant weeds and there control, on Monday, February 20^th. Other topics discussed will be general weed control recommendations for field crops, using the KSU weed control guide and there will be plenty of time for questions.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be offered for commercial applicators and certified crop advisors.

K-State Weed Control specialist will be presenting.

The free meal starts at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 o’clock, at the Ellis County Extension Office back meeting room, 601 Main Street, Hays on Feb. 20^th.

Public Service Announcement

Stacy Campbell

K-State Research and Extension

Alfalfa Production Program – Feb. 17^th Hays

Farmers if you grow some alfalfa you might want to brush-up on how you can better maximize your alfalfa production.

Plan to join us Friday, February 17^th at 12 noon for a free meal and a brief program. Topics of discussion will be good planting practices for conventional or no-till, tips for keeping a good stand – weed and insect control, fertility, cutting management and alfalfa cash rental arrangements and rates.

The program will be held at the Ellis County Extension office back meeting room at 601 Main Street in Hays on Friday, February 17^th at noon.