Convention Workshops
Feeding Livestock in a drought
Feeding Livestock in a drought
Feeding Livestock in a drought
When it comes to farming and ranching we are always learning
new things, unfortunately it seems like many time those lessons come from mistakes we have made.
Eric Bailey MU extension state beef specialist will be going over some lessons he and others have
learned about feeding livestock from the last couple of droughts and will be sharing some ways that you
can better prepare yourself for the next drought.
Market Outlook
Feeding Livestock in a drought
Feeding Livestock in a drought
Between war in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, competition with South
America, and strained relations with China the markets are as volatile as they have ever been. Marc
Rosenbahm a senior research associate at FAPRI is going to be joining us to share his prospective on
where the markets might be going in the near future.
GPS and Data Management
Feeding Livestock in a drought
Adding value to your Crops
Technology in agriculture seems to be changing faster than anyone
can keep up with. Every year dozens of new products come out and they all promise to make you more
money and your life easier, but what products are right for your farm? Aaron Reichert from SN partners
is and expert will be discussing some of these technologies involving GPS guidance, variable rate
application, data management, how to tie it all together, as well as some other things that you might
find useful
Adding value to your Crops
Young Farmer Recruiting and Retention
Adding value to your Crops
Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to your crops? Did
you know there are some programs out there that will give you extra money for your crops if you have
been using practices like no till, double cropping, and cover crops without having to make new changes
in the way you farm like many of the carbon credit programs require. A representative from ADM will be
here to talk about some of these programs as well as some other programs they have coming out.
Farm First Aid and Safety
Young Farmer Recruiting and Retention
Young Farmer Recruiting and Retention
what you can do to save a life. Actions taken in the minutes following
an agricultural traumatic incident or health emergency can mean the difference between life and death.
This hands-on presentation will cover the basics of what every farm family needs to know about how to
assist until professional help arrives. We will discuss what needs to be in your farms first-aid kit and the
importance of having an emergency plan for your farm. Participants will receive a Farmers First Aid book
and materials that will assist with creating or updating your farms emergency action plan.
Young Farmer Recruiting and Retention
Young Farmer Recruiting and Retention
Young Farmer Recruiting and Retention
We will be having a round table discussion on how we can
help get more people into our organization and how to keep them involved. We have had a lot of ideas
thrown out over the last few years such as a name change, dues change, merging with other
organizations, promotion through social media, and much more but we want to hear from you on what
we should be doing. So please bring any ideas you have we want to hear them!
Scrapbooking in a digital age
Soil and plant health after extreme weather
Soil and plant health after extreme weather
In the age of smartphones and social media, people are taking more
photos than ever before. But once the photos have been taken, what should you do with them? How
should you sort through them and keep them organized? Learn tips and tricks for organizing and storing
photos. Get an introduction to a variety of apps and programs to help you turn your photo reel into a
treasured keepsake. We will also discuss ideas on how to make photo books, calendars, and other
personalized items.
Soil and plant health after extreme weather
Soil and plant health after extreme weather
Soil and plant health after extreme weather
It seems like it has been all or nothing when it comes
to weather over the last couple of years, but what does that do to soil and plant health? Emily Beck, conservation specialist at MFA Inc. will be discussing the effects of droughts and excessive rain on soil and crops, as well as what you need to look out for after an extreme weather event.
A Fishy Business
Soil and plant health after extreme weather
The Economics of Safety
looking for a way to make a little extra money and diversify your farm? Or
maybe you’re going to invite the whole town to your annual fish fry and want to supply all the meat
yourself. Dr. Jim Wetzel from Lincoln University will be discussing what it takes to raise fish to eat and
sell
The Economics of Safety
The Economics of Safety
The Economics of Safety
A tractor roll-over death can result in over $1 million in economic loss for
farms, families, and communities. Retrofitting older tractors with ROPs and using a seat belt can prevent
99% of roll-over fatalities. This presentation will provide information on the cost to farmers of
agricultural injuries and illness and low-cost solutions for prevention. Ellen Duysen a Research Assistant
Professor working at the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health will discuss the
importance of adding safety to your farms risk management plan. Participants will leave with an
armload of personal protective equipment and safety information.
TBA
The Economics of Safety
suggestions?
We like to leave one workshop open until closer to time in case something important comes up
we need to talk about.
suggestions?
The Economics of Safety
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have a topic you want us to cover ? please let us know and we will see what we can do to make it happen! send an email to pontiacross@gmail.com with your ideas
Kids Workshops!
Honey Bee- A Pollination Simulation
Honey Bee- A Pollination Simulation
Honey Bee- A Pollination Simulation
Children of all ages will learn about all parts of the honey bee. They will have a story read to them and learn all about the importance of apiaries.
In a Nutshell
Honey Bee- A Pollination Simulation
Honey Bee- A Pollination Simulation
This workshop is all about pecans! Children will learn all about pecan harvesting and products made with pecans. If your child is allergic to tree nuts this will not be the workshop for them!
Warm as Wool
Honey Bee- A Pollination Simulation
Warm as Wool
Kids will get to learn about wool production along with some tools for yarn making. They will learn about Betsy Ward who used wool to make cloth in which she sewed clothing for her children to keep them warm.