January stocker program

The Lake Cumberland Area Extension offices will host the Kentucky Master Stocker Program beginning in January.

The program is designed for producers that are back grounding feeder calves or producers interested in starting a stocker operation. Cow/calf producers should not overlook this program either; the topics covered in this program can be of benefit to your operation as well.

There will be eight, two and one-half hour sessions covering topics related to stocker operations.

Our plan is to have two meetings in each of the following counties, Clinton, Cumberland, Russell, and Wayne, specific locations are yet to be determined.

There will be a registration fee to cover materials and meals. Space is limited to 35 participants so please call the Clinton County Extension Office to reserve your spot.

The Sessions included in the program are:

• Marketing– Becky Thompson/Kevin Laurent

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

• Cattle Handling Facilities/Transportation-Roy Burris

Monday, January 27, 2014

• Stocker Nutrition-Jeff Lehmkuhler

Monday, February 10, 2014

• Health-Michelle Arnold

Monday, February 17, 2014

• Enterprise Analysis/Budgeting-Greg Halich

Monday, March 10, 2014

• Economic Risk Management Tools-Kenny Burdine

Monday, March 17, 2014

•Nutrient Management/Environmental Compliance Steve Higgins/Amanda Gumbert

Monday, March 24, 2014

• Forage Production-Ray Smith

Monday, March 31 2014

Private pesticide applicator training

The Clinton County Extension Office will hold meetings for producers needing new Private Pesticide Applicator Cards or renewing expiring cards. Two meetings each day will be held, pick the meeting that best fits your schedule.

New Private Pesticide Applicator Meeting

Tuesday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

This meeting is for producers who have never had a Private Pesticide Applicator Card or have let their card expire.

Recertification Training/Private Pesticide Card

Tuesday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

This meeting is for producers who are currently certified and needing to renew their existing certification.

Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.