Attention Rural Neighbors: 100th Greene County Ag Production Conference at Livestock Center on March 11

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The 100th Annual Greene County Agriculture Production Conference is 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11 in the 2nd-floor banquet room at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, 6821 West Independence, Springfield.

A catered dinner of barbeque beef will be provided free-of-charge thanks to the program sponsors: Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District, Greene County MU Extension Council, Greene County Commission, University of Missouri Extension and the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center.


In celebration of 100 years of educational programs like this one in Greene County, organizer will recognize all Greene County Century Farm families attending and one family in attendance will receive a new personalized Century Farm sign.

The following speakers for the evening will cover topics of significant interest to local agriculture this coming year.

"Virtual Fence: Integrating Innovation on Your Farm," by Kaitlyn Dozler, MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture, Columbia.


"Exploring the Value of Native Warm-Season Grasses on Your Farm," by Caleb O’Neal, Field Specialist in Plant Science, Mt. Vernon.


"The Essentials of Feeding and Storing Hay," by Andy McCorkill, Field Specialist in Livestock, Buffalo.


And "Being a Good Neighbor in Rural Missouri," by David Burton, Field Specialist in Community Development, Springfield.


“This conference provides research-based information and options to area agriculture producers that can help them make more informed and profitable decisions,” said Schnakenberg, the agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension that covers Greene County. "Every year we bring in speakers on timely topics that can help improve the production and life of farmers in this county."

Pre-registration is needed by March 7 for this free event and can be done one of two ways. Register online at https://bit.ly/GreeneAPC25 (the preferred method) or by calling 417-357-6812.

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