Feb. 4
Allen County Beekeeping School
Allen County High School, Scottsville (7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST): Topics to be covered include small hive beetles, swarm control, queen rearing, honey harvest and more. Cost: $10 indv./$15 family, lunch not included. Registration at the door only. For more information, contact John Pace, school coordinator, at (270) 651-6507 or jlpace@glasgow-ky.com. Visit http://www.ksbabeekeeping.org/ for information on this and other beekeeping schools around the state.
Feb. 6
Farmer Outreach Forum (Vehicle Regulation)
Hopkins County Extension Office, 75 Cromwell Drive, Madisonville (6 p.m. CST): The Kentucky State Police/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division has partnered with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to host this event. Topics of discussion will include safety regulations, licensing requirements and driver qualifications and new legislation in effect for Kentucky farm operations. For more information about the program, please contact Officer Chris Green at (270) 388-2979 or George Kelley at (270) 821-3650.
Feb. 13
Allen County Beekeepers Association Meeting
Allen County Extension Office, 200 East Main Street, Scottsville (6:30 p.m. CST): Two ACBA-Sponsored students will give a presentation on their first year of beekeeping. There will also be a preview of the documentary “Vanishing of the Bees”. For more information, contact John Pace, school coordinator, at (270) 651-6507 or jlpace@glasgow-ky.com. Visit http://www.ksbabeekeeping.org/ for information on this and other beekeeping schools around the state.
Feb. 13
USDA to Release 10-Year Agricultural Projections
The USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report will be released on the Office of the Chief Economist web site at www.usda.gov/oce at noon EST. The new projections cover crop and livestock commodities, agricultural trade and aggregate indicators, such as farm income and food prices through 2021. The projections do not represent a USDA forecast, but a conditional, long-run scenario based on specific assumptions about farm policy, weather, the economy and international developments.
Feb. 11
Southeast Kentucky Beekeeping School
McCreary County High School, Stearns (8 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST): Topics to be covered include beginning beekeeping, record keeping, queen rearing, honey house regulations and more. Brought to you by the Big South Fork Beekeepers, Whitley County Beekeepers and Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Cost: $10 by Feb. 7, includes lunch; $15 at the door. Pre-registration is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Greg Whitis, school coordinator, at (606) 376-2524 or gwhitis@uky.edu. Visit http://www.ksbabeekeeping.org/ for information on this and other beekeeping schools around the state.
Feb. 13
Mountain Mondays: Corn Silage Production & Economics for Beef Cattle
Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability, Jackson, Ky. (6:30 – 8:30 p.m. EST): Topics to be covered include general production guidelines, cost of production, valuing silage and more. Guest speakers are Dr. Chad Lee and Kenny Burdine. If you are unable to attend, then view the workshop by U-stream at www.ustream.tv/channel/mountainmonday. For more information, contact Jackie Allen at (606) 666-2438 ext. 285 or visit www2.ca.uky.edu/rcars or www.facebook.com/ukrobinsoncenter.
Feb. 15 – 18
National Farm Machinery Show (http://www.farmmachineryshow.org)
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville: NFMS has announced the availability of a mobile app (NFMS ’12) for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry users. The app gives users access to everything the largest indoor farm show has to offer. The download is free and features an interactive exhibitor map and listings, seminars and speakers, Championship Tractor Pull schedules, and even Louisville area information to plan a trip to the show. The NFMS '12 mobile app will also provide you with digital information from exhibitors, text alerts, product updates and instant connectivity. To download the app, visit http://m.core-apps.com/nfms2012.
Feb. 17
Kentucky Agricultural Council (KAC) Quarterly Membership Meeting
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville (2 p.m. EST): More information forthcoming or visit www.kyagcouncil.org.
Feb. 20
Climate Change & Small Grains Workshop
UK College of Agriculture, Cameron Williams Auditorium (Plant Science Building), Lexington (1 – 5 p.m. EST): This is an in-depth workshop on the impact of climate change to Kentucky small grain production and recommendations for adjusting to changing weather patterns. The event is free and open to the public; a reception will follow the program.
Feb. 20
Kentucky Farmers Care Summit
Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association Office, 176 Pasadena Drive, Lexington (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST): Join agriculture supporters from across the state for a review of farming and food issues and an introduction to successful advocacy strategies. Kentucky Farmers Care is an initiative of the Kentucky Agriculture Council and the Kentucky Livestock Coalition to educate Kentuckians about farming and food. RSVP by Feb. 10 to reserve your spot. For more information, visit kylivestock.org or facebook.com/kentuckylivestock. To confirm your attendance, contact Brent Burchett at (270) 365-7214 or bburchett@kysoy.org.
Feb. 25
Northeast Beekeeping School
Carl Perkins Center, 1300 Divide Hill Drive, Morehead (8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST): Brought to you by the Licking River Beekeepers Association. Cost: $15 by Feb. 17, includes lunch; $20 at the door. Pre-registration is requested, but not required. For more information, contact Jim Coss, president of Licking River Bee Association, jcoss@thehoneyandbeeconnection.com or (606) 207-7785; Bruce Barnes, secretary of Licking River Bee Association, bbarnes267@hotmail.com or (606) 267-3233; or one of the following Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agents: Bob Marsh, Rowan County, (606) 784-5457, 356-8155 or rmarsh@uky.edu; Myron Evans, Carter County, (606)474-6686 or mevans@uky.edu; or Gary Hamilton, Bath County, (606) 674-6121 or ghamilto@uky.edu. Visit http://www.ksbabeekeeping.org/ for information on this and other beekeeping schools around the state.
Feb. 28
Pruning Demonstration for Grape Vines
Eddy Grove Vineyard, 300 Martin Road (Hwy 293), Princeton (1:30 p.m. CST): Pruning is the single most important vineyard management practice, providing a foundation for improved vine health and high quality grape crop. Patsy Wilson, UK extension specialist-viticulture, will discuss the proper pruning techniques and how this varies between training systems. For registration, contact Vaden Fenton at vaden.fenton@uky.edu or (270) 365-7541 ext. 252.
March 2
2nd Annual Organic Conference
L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center, 406 Elrod Road, Bowling Green: Morning and afternoon tracks will cover organic crops, organic livestock and general organic issues. Deadline to register Feb. 17. For more information or to register, visit oak-ky.org.
March 3
Audubon Beekeeping School
Henderson Co. Extension Office Expo Center, 3341 Zion Road (SR 351), Henderson: Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. on March 5. Cost: $10 by Feb. 26, includes lunch. For more information or to return registration form, contact Betsy at (270) 724-2108 or stonebetsy@gmail.com. For registration forms, call Jan at (270) 860-2942.
March 10
Bluegrass Beekeeping School
Frankfort: This year the special guest speaker is Dr. Dewey Caron, Professor Emeritus of Entomology at the University of Delaware. More information will be available at www.ksbabeekeeping.org.
March 28-30
Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) 47th Annual Meeting
Seelbach Hotel, Louisville: More information forthcoming. Pre-registration is not required, but is encouraged. For more information, contact KFIA at (502) 695-3979 or www.kfia.org.
May 18-20
3rd Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival 2012
Masterson Station Park, Lexington: A natural fiber, local food event. May 18-20—workshops; May 19-20—festival. Spinning , weaving, shearing, and livestock exhibits; photography, skein, fleece and cooking competitions. Held in conjunction with The Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial. For more information, visit www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com or email sharon@kysheepandgoat.org.
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