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Barton Extension Council election winnersBy Richard C. Snell Barton County Extension Agent, agriculture Recently, we held our annual election for the Barton County Extension Council. I thought I should let you know who would be representing you. Those accepting two-year terms on the agriculture program development committee (PDC) are Doug Barrett of Great Bend, Tim Maier of Hoisington and Mathew Hammeke of Ellinwood. Serving on the council for family and consumer sciences will be: Mary Doyle of Claflin, Mary Waite of Ellinwood, and Lori Richter of Hoisington. The 4-H and youth PDC will be represented by Kelly Wondra of Ellinwood and Tracey Swalley and Steve Pottorff, both from Great Bend. Last but not least, Sarah Schartz and Chad Lagerman, both of Great Bend, and Nina Dozier of Ellinwood, will be serving two-year terms on the economic development committee. Also elected was Kathie Rondeau of Great Bend, who is filling one year of an unexpired term vacated by the late Ralph Haneke. These council members will join 12 others whose terms will expire next year. According to the Kansas Extension Law, a citizen may serve a maximum of four years, which would be two consecutive terms. The responsibilities of the county Extension Council are to: Become familiar with the mission and focus of Extension, become familiar with conditions affecting people in the county, identify educational needs and opportunities in the county, plan the Extension program for the county, meet and elect officers and other members of the executive board, make available to all groups or organizations equal opportunity to participate in Extension programs and assist Extension agents with evaluating program accomplishments Russell Cow-Calf Symposium Russell County is having a cow-calf symposium Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Russell 4-H Building. There will be profitable topics by great speakers, a trade show, cattle displays, a beef brisket lunch, and many door prizes! Registration is due by Dec. 5, and is $5. After the deadline, it is $15. Some of the topics and speakers will include: Larry Hollis, K-State Extension veterinarian, on country-of-origin labeling; Matt Nichols, Russell DVM, on Herd Health and Management Strategies to Maximize Profitability; Carol Blocksom, K-State rangeland water quality specialist, on Pasture Renovation Tips to Restore Profits and Water Quality; Joel DeRouchey, K-State livestock nutrition and environmental specialist, on Improving Water Quality Can Save on Winter Feed Costs; and John Thouvenelle, Russell veterinarian, on Using Reproductive Technology to Improve Profits. There will also be a producer panel on the different aspects of wind energy, such as various wind contracts, and if wind power can really help your bottom line and be an opportunity for profitability. To register, e-mail jstannar@ksu.edu or call 785-483-3157. Make checks payable to Russell County Extension and send to Russell County Extension Office, Courthouse, 401 N. Main, Russell, KS 67665. Christmas gift ideas for fruit growers and shade tree maintenance Pruning equipment can make good gifts for fruit gardeners and those with shade trees or ornamental shrubs. There are a variety of items that are not only useful, but are necessary to take proper care of fruit canes, vines, trees and bushes. Good pruning equipment is greatly appreciated. A high quality pair of hand shears should be used through much of the growing season in training trees and vines and eliminating undesirable branches and heading back or pruning out canes or other wood. A good pruning saw that folds for easy handling and safety is very useful. The higher number of points per inch makes a fine cut on small wood. A pole pruner to reach high branches can be a useful tool. Other items that generally are useful and appreciated include grafting and budding knives, rain gauges, magnifiers, sprinkling equipment, labeling equipment, and even a good pocket knife. These items generally last the gardener for several years and they will be appreciated each time the items are used. 12/15/08 Date: 12/11/08 Advertisement
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