he month of June was filled with a broadening of my knowledge of the plants, both weedy and of forage value, across the Wildcat District. I attended a Weed ID Walk in Crawford County, meeting many County Noxious Weed personnel and gaining familiarity with many wildlife and forage plants. The Montgomery County NRCS Range Specialist invited me to a Wildflower Walk near Independence; there were some interesting and rare native plants to be viewed. Other professional development that I participated in was a Cattle Health Field Day near Eureka, where external parasites were discussed and a Bud Box handling facility was demonstrated.
I conducted four field visits across the district; and facilitated fourteen consultations on a variety of topics ranging from cattle rations to raccoon habits.
I will be working with a beginning rancher in the coming month, as well as building a relationship with the Kansas Farm Management Association. Furthermore, I will be attending a training for the current Farm Bill to extend education from the state level to local farmers and ranchers.
I am very much looking forward to working with members of the Labette County Fair Board, and with the Extension Agents of Labette County, to host the 2019 Labette County Fair. This fair has many, many great activities that truly represent the traditional county fair. I know that there are lots of families that anticipate to the event for more than just a few weeks.
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