Agriculture

Agriculture, for most people in Clark County is apart of their everyday lives in one way or another. K-State Research & Extension is the best place to get up to date and accurate information on everything agriculture from crops and livestock to land values and business planning.

Forage Sampling

Testing your forage is very helpful in understanding its market value and nutrients when formulating rations for you animals. By not testing your forage you are truly just guessing what you're feeding.

With a test, you are able to know exactly what is being fed to your herd. This will help you create a more productive feeding plan and pinpoint potential issues. If you are needing a forage sample, or are interested in more information about forage sampling contact Emma Klein, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, at (620) 635-2811.

Walk Kansas

Walk Kansas offers opportunities for individuals to form a team of six, or participate by themselves

  • select a challenge
  • make healthier nutrition and beverage choices
  • learn helpful techniques to reduce stress, sleep well, and improve overall well-being
  • be more active with support from friends and family

During the 8 weeks

What activities count?

  • Any moderate or vigorous intensity activity.
  • Strengthening exercises also count. a

Choose Healthy Eating!

  • Change beverage choices
  • Report fruits and vegetables you eat. How much is enough?

 

What is the Tractor Safety Operators Course?

When the weather warms up and the school year begins to wrap up, many teenagers in the area begin thinking about summer employment. In many cases in Southwest Kansas, that may be working on a farm. The purpose of this course is to provide teenagers with a fuller appreciation and awareness of the needed safety practices around tractors and farm machinery.

What's Covered at Tractor Safety?

Topics include:

  • Instrument and Controls Identification and Instruction
  • PTO and Hydraulics
  • Maintenance
  • Safety Checks
  • Presentation on Fire Safety
  • Presentation on Public Road Safety
  • Presentation on Anhydrous Ammonia Usage and Safety

Who Can Participate? What's the Law?

The law requires any young person, ages 14 to 16, who will be employed to someone other than his or her mother or father, on the farm, to complete a certification course. Any teenager, regardless of age, is encouraged to participate. Those that are 14 will receive an operator's permit upon completion of the requirements of the course. Those over 16 do not need a certificate, but are encouraged to participate.

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Clark County

Comanche County

Edwards County

Ford County

Gray County

Hodgeman County

Meade County

Pawnee County

Walnut Creek District