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2012 KSU Ag Profitability Conference February 2 in Beloit

There is still time to register for the KSU Ag Profitability Conference  on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Beloit  at the NCK Technical College, Student Union.   The 2012 version begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 2:45 p.m.
Registration is $5 if paid by January 26 or $15 if paid at the door.  American Ag Credit is sponsoring the meal and refreshments. 
Contact Smith County Extension (785-282-6823) or any Post Rock Extension District office for a registration form.  The registration form is available to the right under "links" on the Smith County website.
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KSU Winter Educational meetings planned
Below is a list of the agricultural meetings planned for Smith County. For more details on each of the meetings refer to the flyers or brochures under the links. A minimum of 10 participants are needed at each of the meetings unless otherwise stated.  Be sure and mark these on your calendar:

February 2

Agriculture Profitability Conference – NCK Technical College – Beloit -9:30 a.m-2:45 p.m. $5 if pre-registered by January 26.  $15 at the doorLunch and refreshment sponsor-American AgCredit

February 15

Fungicide Seminar (Corn, Soybeans, Wheat)- Kensington – Thunder Ridge High School Library -5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.– No cost , request registration by February 10.  Supper sponsors: Farmers National Bank and Pro-Ag Marketing

February 22

Weed Management Update – Smith Center – Courthouse basement meeting room 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.–No cost--Refreshments sponsored by Central Plains Coop and The Peoples Bank

March 7

Spring Crops Update – Mankato –Courthouse meeting room-4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. No cost, request registration by Friday, March 2Supper sponsors: Midway Coop, Inc. (Bellaire, Burr Oak, Lebanon and Mankato) & Randall Farmers Coop Union (Jewell and Randall)

March 24

Women In Agriculture Conference – Smith Center – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More details later.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      


2011 Smith County Leasing Survey

Thanks to all tenants/landowners for completing the K-State Research and Extension -Smith County Leasing Arrangements survey.  The compiled survey results are completed and available to the right under "links".  We had a 27% return rate which is slightly lower than last year.   We appreciate your willingness to help provide this information to tenants and landlords in north central Kansas.  Please let us know if you have any questions.

 

 

Welcome to Smith County          

Welcome to Smith County, geographical center of the continental United States!!  The K-State Research and Extension Smith Office is a tremendous resource for finding the information that you need. We offer information on Lawn and Garden, 4-H and Youth, Crops and Livestock, Community Development, Health and Nutrition, Home and Family, and much more! But we are so much more than just a Web site. Visit our office for the person-to-person help you need!