UW Extension to Host Southwest Wyoming Ag Day in Kemmerer Jan. 22

University of Wyoming Extension will host the Southwest Wyoming Ag Day in Kemmerer Thursday, Jan. 22. The event provides educational programming about current agricultural challenges and opportunities for southwest Wyoming producers. Utah producers also may benefit from the information provided.

Southwest Wyoming Ag Day is free and open to the public. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. at the South Lincoln Training & Event Center, located at 215 Wyoming Highway 233.

“Historically, this event always has been hosted in Evanston. Last year, we decided to start rotating the event throughout the southwest corner of Wyoming to make this program available to more producers in our area,” says McKenna Julian, Lincoln County extension educator. “We are excited to host Southwest Ag Day in Kemmerer this year and look forward to working with producers in the area.”

Extension educators Chance Marshall, Barton Stam, Mallery Larson and Jedidiah Hewlett will speak as part of the event. During lunch, Lucy Pauley, mediation coordinator with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, will deliver a keynote speech about succession planning. Other topics include range management, wildfire smoke and cattle, cattle nutrition and ranch economics.

Southwest Wyoming Ag Day also features a trade show that will run throughout the event. Local businesses, government agencies and extension educators will provide information about their products, programs, events and services.

To register for Southwest Wyoming Ag Day, call Julian at (307) 828-4093 or email mbrinton@uwyo.edu. Registration must be completed by Thursday, Jan. 15. A free lunch is provided for registered participants.

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.