Drought Concerns: Water Issues and Livestock Feeding Meeting

Are you looking at your hay reserves and wondering what it will cost to feed your animals if we have a harsh winter? Do you have household and livestock water use concerns due to drought and water restrictions? If so, plan to attend a Drought Concerns: Water Issues and Livestock Feeding meeting being held on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, starting at 6:00 P.M. in the Anderson County Community Building at North Lake Park, Garnett.  Anderson County Extension and the Anderson County Farm Service Agency are teaming up to host this event.

Topics that will be covered include livestock water quality and quantity considerations, Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) cost-share availability and application questions, water restrictions, livestock winter feeding (cattle, horse, and goat) with consideration for high hay prices, limit-feeding forages and economic considerations. Presenters will include Jaymelynn Farney, brand new K-State Southeast Area Extension Beef Systems Specialist; Herschel George, K-State Marais de Cygnes Watershed Specialist; Doug Peine, Anderson County FSA Director; and Shannon Blocker, Anderson County Agriculture Extension Agent.

Please pre-register by noon, Tuesday, October 23, 2012, by calling Anderson County Extension at (785) 448-6826. You can also e-mail sblocker@ksu.edu. Supper will be provided by local sponsors including: Beachner Grain, Brummel Farm Service and Valley R Agri-Service.

K-State Research & Extension is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants.  If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision or hearing disability, please contact Shannon Blocker, Anderson County Agriculture Extension Agent at (785) 448-6826.  K-State Research & Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.