Marshall County s Agriculture and Natural Resources Update

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1 The January 2017 Edition of Nikki s News Marshall County s Agriculture and Natural Resources Update Meeting Announcement Edition Cooperative Extension Service University of Kentucky Marshall County 1933 Mayfield Highway Benton, KY (270) extension.ca.uky.edu In this Issue: Grain Grower s Night Out p. 2 Check your card s expiration date! Farm to Fork p. 4 Raising the Steaks p. 3 Women in Agriculture p. 5 Farmers Market p. 6 Master Gardener p. 7 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Marshall County Extension Office February 13 th, 8:30 a.m Mayfield Hwy Benton, Ky Forage School p. 8 Winter Ag. Conf. p. 9 Recipe of the Month p. 10

2 Grain Growers Marshall County s 2 nd Annual Grain Grower s Night Out February 9 th at the Marshall County Extension Office Schedule: 5-6 Soybeans and Savings 6-6:30 Dinner 6:30-7:30 Southern Rust and Frogeye Leaf Spot Guest Speakers: Carrie Knott, UKCES Asst. Professor Dr. Carl Bradely, UKCES Plant Pathologist RSVP to by February 6 th if you want to eat! Dinner Sponsored by: Image from kyfbnewsroom

3 Beef Producers Raising the Steaks Marshall County s 2 nd Annual Beef Conference February 16 th 2017 Marshall County Extension Office 1933 Mayfield Highway Benton, KY :00pm Kevin Laurant s Timely Topics 6-6:30 Dinner 6:30-7:30 Greg Halich with Bale Grazing + Hay Costs 7:30-? Bull Session/Open House Dinner Sponsored by: RSVP to by February 9 th if you want to eat!!!

4 Farmers Wanted Farmers are wanted for the First Annual Benton Kentucky Farm to Fork Dinner on Saturday, August 26th Farm to Fork is an event designed by the Benton Partnership, with the help of the Marsahll County Extension Office and Marshall County NRCS to create awareness about local food systems while raising money for the Benton Partnership, as well as the local FFA and 4H. The event will consist of a dinner of locally grown foods, donated by the local farmers and eaten right on the street of the Benton Square. As a farmer, what do I get for donating? -2 meal tickets -LOTS of advetising. -Potential for more local business. -The gratitude of helping better Benton while also supporting the FFA and 4H. Jonesborough TN Farm to Table Dinner Photo By Woven Creative Studios/Amanda Churchill What kinds of foods are needed? Locally grown/ raised foods including but not limited to: -Meat/ Livestock -Vegetables -Fruits -Eggs -Honey -and more Informational Meeting February 7pm At The MC Extension Office (after the Farmers Market meeting)

5 Women in Agriculture *Ladies Night Out* The hard working women of Marshall County Agriculture deserve a night out. Women across all areas of agriculture are invited to come together, whether in a professional or casual sense, to share experiences with peers who have the same passion for anything agriculture. The night will include a guest speaker, light snacks and an optional barnyard animal paint class brought to you by the professional painting instructors at Barnyard. You don t have to own a chicken to participate. Little to no Ag experience required. All are welcome! Paint Party Info Show up Pay $20 Pick your design from the choices on the left Barnyard will walk you through every step Anyone can do it! March 24th 2017 at 6:00 The MC Extension Office RSVP by Monday, March

6 Farmers Market Marshall County Farmers Market Informational Meeting When: Tuesday February 21 st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Marshall County Extension Office 1933 Mayfield Highway Benton, KY This meeting will discuss the potential opportunity for a farmers market to be held at the Marshall County Extension Office. The meeting is organized by Dianna Angle, Soil Conservationist with NRCS and Nikki Bell, MC Extension Agriculture Agent. The goals of the meeting include: Confirming local producers interest. Discuss the necessity, location, buyers, and other. Organize a committee to oversee the farmers market. image from :

7 Master Gardener

8 Forage News College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Cooperative Extension Service 2017 Forage School Monday, March 20, :30 8:45 p.m. Cost $5/person. Meal at 5:40 p.m. Checks payable to LCAAC Late arrival is o.k. Location: Grand Rivers Community Center 155 West Cumberland Ave. Grand Rivers, KY Speakers: Chris Teutsch, University of Kentucky Forage Specialist Greg Halich, University of Kentucky Economics Specialist Topics: Summer annuals for hay and grazing Pasture finished beef Baleage for spring hay harvest Extending the grazing season For reservations call: Adam Barnes, Livingston County Extension Dee Brasher, Crittenden County Extension Amie Buckman, McCracken County Extension Nikki Bell, Marshall County Extension Susan Fox, Lyon County Extension The University of Kentucky provides reasonable accommodation upon request. Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

9 More Grain News Annual Winter Ag Conference February 7, 2017 Registration and Trade Show begin at 8:00 a.m. Presentations begin at 9:00 a.m. Topics to be Presented: Application Technology & Proper Use of Adjuvants Darren Holder Winfield Solutions Weed Resistance & Dicamba Tolerant Soybean Herbicide Technology Rocky Napier - BASF Spray Programs, Sprayer Tips & Drift Control Bob Montgomery - Monsanto Coordinated by: University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and Young Farmer Advisors serving Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall and McCracken Counties. Donuts and Coffee available Sponsored lunch will be provided CCA CEUs KY & TN Pesticide CEUs Thank you to all of our sponsors! Meal Catered by Southern Reds For more information call your County Extension Office! Calloway Carlisle Fulton Graves Hickman Marshall McCracken

10 Plate It Up Recipe For more information go to or follow us on Marshall County Agriculture and Natural Resources Facebook Page Marshall County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent