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Extension Calling: advice for the farm, garden, and home

Aug 29, 2021

The end of summer doesn't have to mean the end of your production season. Fall and winter produce can not only extend your market season but may also bring you higher prices. Tune in to learn how to extend your season.


Aug 22, 2021

Knotweed infests our waterways, our farms, and our gardens. Unfortunately, many removal techniques make knotweed problems worse including cutting or digging.  Learn the right way to control this invasive plant and make your labor count.


Aug 15, 2021

Keeping animals healthy is a livestock managers primary objective.  However, simple things like tires and boots may be carrying disease across your farm.  Wearing special boots at the fair and isolating new animals are just two of the things you can do to reduce the risk of disease in your animals. 


Aug 8, 2021

Congratulations! You took a forage sample and sent it in for analysis! Now you know your dry matter, TDN, & crude protein, but what does it mean? Tune in to learn how to interpret and apply your forage analysis data for healthier livestock.


Aug 1, 2021

You can't know too much about mulch!  But, you can have too much mulch!  Keep mulches 2-3 inches deep.  Freshen them each year to build up a healthy biome in your soil.  Some mulches may cause problems though. Listen in to learn which mulch is right for your garden or farm.