Chuck's Chat-Welcome to April

Yes, I know I’m a couple of days late with this, but hey, I’ve been busy. Busy changing from my winter flannel wardrobe one day to short sleeves the next. Surely this roller coaster temperature ride we’ve been on will straighten out one of these days. You know, kinda like “flatten the curve” …

Thank you to those students who applied for the Montgomery County Farm Bureau $500 scholarships. We are very grateful for the number of applicants. The recipients will be determined and notified soon.

The Kansas Farm Bureau Natural Resources Award program honors members using time-honored and cutting-edge conservation practices to protect and improve our state’s natural resources. If you or someone you know in Montgomery County is deserving, contact Kathy O’Brien at (620) 331-0826 for more information.

The Kansas Farm Bureau “Century Farm” and “Sesquicentennial Farms” programs will recognize family farms whose current owner/operator is related to the owner/operator of the farm. The applicant must be a Kansas Farm Bureau member and have ownership within the same family for 100 or 150 years or more by Dec. 31, 2022, with at least 80 acres of the original Kansas farmland. Since the year 2000, Kansas Farm Bureau has recognized more than 3,000 family farms. Again, contact Kathy O’Brien at (620) 331-0826 for more information.

The Wildcat Extension Education Foundation Virtual Fundraiser will be held April 20-23. The Wildcat Extension Education Foundation strives to encourage educational and research endeavors, increase involvement in the Foundation, promote public awareness of the Wildcat Extension District, and provide financial support for the Wildcat Extension District. Wildcat District Extension programs have a critical impact on local quality of life, youth development, leadership and healthy lives. Bid high and bid often. https://www.benefitbidding.net/auct.../listings/index.cfm...

Is your organization looking for guest speakers or a presentation during an upcoming meeting? The Wildcat Extension District has you covered! Wildcat District agents are ready to share with you and your group, from bees to youth projects our agents have it covered. Simply go to https://www.wildcatdistrict.k-state.edu/ for details.

Until next time,

Buy American

God Bless America

Chuck Voelker