Fundamentals of Farming and Ranching for Families Conference
Due to the great success of last year’s workshop, MSU Extension Chouteau County will be hosting another workshop for farm and ranch families from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Community Bible Center in Fort Benton. The center is located at 911 16th street in Fort Benton. Daycare will be provided for attendees upon request.
Lunch is sponsored by Farm Bureau Federation and Jared Vielleux from Farm Bureau Financial Services.
The workshop will include sessions on sharpening financial skills, yard and garden care, basic first aid, what to expect when you call 911, farm safety and home safety. In addition, a panel discussion will take place after lunch where experienced farm and ranch individuals will share information about their own experiences related to the following topics: the safety and logistics of preparing and feeding large amounts of food away from the kitchen; hints and suggestions for using technology to help add efficiencies to record keeping and/or organization; making minor repairs and being prepared for the unexpected. The panel will have some time set aside for questions from the attendees.
Joel Schumacher, (MSU Extension Economics Associate Specialist) will present on sharpening financial skills. Schumacher will begin with tips for managing uncertain or seasonal income and expenses followed by tips for succeeding with debt. Schumacher will present research based information on knowing where your money goes, fixed vs. variable expenses, needs vs. wants, spending priorities, how much debt is too much, what kinds of debt are ok, debt as a financial tool, debt terms and debt relative to income.
Tyler Lane and Janell Barber (MSU Extension Chouteau County) will offer farm and home safety tips for adults, children, and pets.
Local registered nurses will give a presentation on basic first aid on the farm and ranch. They will cover how to know when to go to the doctor, evaluating a concussion, bandaging, first aid kits, and how to be prepared for or respond to a serious injury or accident where no cell service is available. In addition, they will explain what to expect when you call 911.
A panel of Chouteau County gardeners will address concerns related to gardening on the prairie, in the mountains, and on varying amounts of water. In addition, the panel will cover lawn management, container gardening, raised bed gardening, and vegetable garden management.
Preregistration is requested on or before October 27. To register, or for more information, contact the Chouteau County Extension Office at 406-622-3751.
