As drought creeps across Missouri, farmers feel the effects. Pastures become short, and hay feeding crosses the minds of cattle farmers. A no-fee workshop on Farm Management Through Drought, is offered in three nearby counties.
Gatlin Bunton, agronomy specialist in Crawford County explains, “The ongoing drought through much of southern Missouri presents challenges and opportunities for producers".
Per Bunton, the drought can be an opportunity to learn methods to add resilience to your operation. He adds that with each negative event, there is always a positive.
MU Extension agronomy and livestock field specialists will cover topics for drought situations, including: livestock decisions and feeding; forage management; toxins to watch; money considerations, management and solutions; and planning for future events.
Attend Tuesday in Texas County 5-8 p.m. Aug. 9 at Lone Star Annex, 114 W. Main St, Houston. To register call (417) 967-4545 or email TexasCo@missouri.edu. A light meal will be provided at this site, so please register early.
Or attend Wednesday in Crawford County, August 10, 6:00-8:30pm at Wurdack Extension and Education Center, 164 Bales Rd., Cook Station. To register call (573) 775-2135 or email CrawfordCo@missouri.edu.
Or attend with Pulaski County Extension 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11 in the Pulaski County Courthouse Community Room, 301 Historic 66, Waynesville. (Register through Crawford County Extension.) Phone (573) 775-2135 or email CrawfordCo@missouri.edu.
All of the above dates and sites are free of charge. If you have questions or need special accommodations, please phone Rachel Hopkins at (573) 438-2671.
