UW Extension to Host WESTI Ag Day Feb. 12 in Worland

University of Wyoming Extension will host its WESTI Ag Day forage conference Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Worland. This all-day conference is designed to provide professional farmers with current, research-based information about best practices in Wyoming agriculture.

The event, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Washakie Museum and Cultural Center, located at 2200 Big Horn Ave.

This year, the conference will focus on alfalfa production.

“No matter if you’ve been cutting hay for a year, or if you’ve been cutting hay for 20 years, you’ll get something out of it,” says Dan VanderPloeg, Washakie County agriculture and natural resources educator.

Speakers include Paul Stukenholtz, head of agricultural consulting business Stukenholtz Laboratory, who will discuss fertilizing alfalfa to maximize yield and quality. UW researchers, extension specialists and community partners also will make presentations at the conference. They will address alfalfa establishment, pest control and variety selection, labor sources and forage market outlook.

The conference also features a vendor reception from noon-1 p.m. Banks, seed companies, and irrigation installation and management businesses will advertise their products and services.

As space is limited, conference participants are asked to call the Washakie County Extension office at (307) 347-3431 to reserve their spots. A catered lunch will be provided for registered participants. On-site registration will open at 7 a.m. if space is still available.

To learn more about WESTI Ag Day, call VanderPloeg at (307) 347-3431 or email dvanderp@uwyo.edu.

About University of Wyoming Extension

UW Extension serves Wyoming communities by helping residents apply university research and resources to practical problems. Since 1914, UW Extension has provided educational programs and tools to the state’s 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation. From 4-H programming and pesticide safety education to food preservation and nutrition courses, UW Extension upholds the university’s land-grant mission by offering learning opportunities for people of all ages. UW Extension staff members help Wyoming residents boost agricultural production; care for lawns and gardens; cultivate future leaders; support individual and community well-being; and develop thriving businesses.

To learn more, visit www.uwyo.edu/uwe or call (307) 766-5124.