Fillmore County News and Events
Local News Columns by Fillmore County Extension Staff
Fillmore County Fair: July 13-19, 2012
2011 Fillmore County Fairbook
(includes Open Class Exhibits)
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Fillmore County Ag Society Web Site
OPEN CLASS Livestock Entry Form
Fillmore County Extension provides research-based information to Nebraskans! To learn more, read….
A short summary highlighting key impacts which Fillmore County Extension is involved.
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4-H
Complete the 4-H Survey!
Help make Fillmore County 4-H better! All 4-H’ers are encouraged to visit the following link to complete the annual 4-H Impact survey. The survey can be taken multiple times by different 4-H members in the same family.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WZ6FFD7.
4-H Impact Survey Paper Copy
*By completing the survey, you have agreed to the terms stated on the YOUTH ASSENT FORM and PARENT ASSENT FORMS as posted below.
Parent Assent Form
Participant Assent Form
Ag & Horticulture
Farmers & Ranchers College Crop Insurance Workshop
February 15, 2012 at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Geneva, NE will be the next Farmers & Ranchers College program with a dynamic workshop on crop insurance. This workshop utilizes a case study, with participants managing a typical grain farm. Participants will have the opportunity to select type and level of crop insurance, decide on FSA program participation, and then work through a typical grain marketing year, with four marketing opportunities, making use of risk-management tools. Following the workshop, producers should have a better understanding of how crop insurance, when combined with alternative marketing techniques, may reduce farm financial risk and increase farm income.
This interactive workshop is being presented by Art Barnaby joined the K-State Agricultural Economics faculty in 1979 and currently holds the rank of Professor.
This program on Feb. 15th will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m. As always, due to the generous contributions of Farmers & Ranchers College sponsors, this program is free, however to ensure an accurate meal count, registration is needed by February 10th by calling the office at (402) 759-3712 or emailing Brandy VanDeWalle at bvandewalle2@unl.edu.
From Farms to Families
A program designed to empower women in agriculture through education on timely, relevant, and engaging topics
Session 1: Thursday, February 2, 6:00 pm
Session 2: Thursday, February 16, 6:00 pm
Cost is $25 per session or $45 for both sessions (price includes all materials and a light supper)
Location: Opera House in Bruning, NE
Session 1:
•Develop your Green Thumb by learning about what and how to plant your garden
•Become a more informed citizen by learning about public policies that affect agricutlure
Session 2:
•Know you "Can" do it by learning about food preservation techniques
•Explore cows, cats, and caterpillars by learning about animal and plant health issues
Also at each session learn how to save time and money with quick crock pot meals.
To register or for more information contact the Extension Office at 402-759-3712. Registration deadline is January 26 (for session 1) and February 9 (for session 2). Flyer is available to print.
Pesticide Safety Education Programs
Those needing to renew their Private Pesticide Applicators License or to be licensed for the first time may do so by attending a PSEP training session. Brandy will be holding sessions in Fillmore County:
February 8th, 2:00 p.m., Ag Hall – Fillmore County Fairgrounds, Geneva
February 9th, 2:00 p.m., Courthouse Clubroom – Thayer County Courthouse, Hebron
February 9th, 6:00 p.m., Courthouse Clubroom – Thayer County Courthouse, Hebron
February 21st, 6:00 p.m., Ag Hall – Fillmore County Fairgrounds, Geneva
The sessions last approximately 3 hours. In addition to the core requirements concerning pesticide safety, I will present agronomy information that is pertinent to the area, on-farm research results and other UNL research updates. The UNL Extension program fee is $30.00 for this session. A complete list of locations across Nebraska can be found . If you are unable to attend in Fillmore County, you may attend a session in a different county or by home study, which costs $60.00.
Understanding Wind Energy Leases
Have you been approached by a wind energy developer? Does it sound like a great opportunity for additional cash flow? What do I need to know before signing any contracts? Have you read and do you understand the lengthy lease completely?
Recently, there has been lots of interest with wind energy contracts. Before people sign any contract, one should know everything involved and how it will affect them. If you have questions about signing a wind energy contract, additional wind energy information can be found on the UNL Bioenergy Website or Saline County Extension's site.
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