California Young FarmersContact Information:
Dale Hodges, Advisor California R-1 High School 1501 West Buchanan, California, MO 65018 Office phone - (573)796-8624 Cell - (573)533-1576 |
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The Adult Agriculture Education program and the Young Farmers organization involve adults in educational and leadership activities at the local, district, state and national levels. Membership in the organizations is open to persons of any age.
Each Young Farmer chapter is tied in with its local adult Ag education program. The adult ag ed teacher serves as an adviser to the chapter, but the extent of the activities are completely up to the members of the chapter. Activities can include things such as educational classes, factory tours, fundraisers, social events, agricultural promotion, and much more. Many of the Chapters have recently changed their name to "Ag Leaders" instead of "Young Farmers" to help promote the fact that you do not have to be a farmer to be a member of this organization, there are activities that people from all walks of life can take advantage of.
Each Young Farmer chapter is tied in with its local adult Ag education program. The adult ag ed teacher serves as an adviser to the chapter, but the extent of the activities are completely up to the members of the chapter. Activities can include things such as educational classes, factory tours, fundraisers, social events, agricultural promotion, and much more. Many of the Chapters have recently changed their name to "Ag Leaders" instead of "Young Farmers" to help promote the fact that you do not have to be a farmer to be a member of this organization, there are activities that people from all walks of life can take advantage of.
2024/2025 Schedule of Meetings
Meetings are held in the High School Horticulture classroom and start at 7:00 PM
Meetings are held in the High School Horticulture classroom and start at 7:00 PM
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November 14 - Pulled Pork Meal at 6:30. Topic- "Navigating the Carbon Credit Market"
Meal will start at 6:30 with meeting to follow. Charlie Ebbesmeyer, Field Program Representative with Soil and Water Outcomes Fund will explain how to add value to your cropping system. Please invite anyone that may have an interest in our weekly topic meetings.
November 21 - "A Fishy Business - Raising Fish on the Farm."
Looking for a way to make a little extra money and diversify your farm or just raise enough fish to supply your family, Jim Wetzel from Lincoln University will be discussing what it takes to raise fish to eat and sell.
December 5 - No Meeting This Week - National Young Farmers Institute
December 12 - "Tour of New Moniteau County Sheriffs Office Facility"
We will meet at the agriculture building at 6:45 to carpool to the sheriffs office for the tour.
I will try to get the van that can hold 10 people.
December 19 - "Christmas Party - Pitch Tournament"
Come for food and fun. Snacks, drinks and cards provided for those that want to play pitch or bring your own games.
January 9 - Meeting Postponed to Jan. 16 due to National Day of Mourning.
January 16 - "NRCS and FSA Farm Programs" (Chili Supper at 6:00)
We will have chili before the meeting starting at 6:00 with meeting to follow.
January 23 - “Soil Tests and How to Interpret the Results”
Davin Harms, MFA Agronomist, will explain how to take a soil test and make sense of the analysis.
January 30 - "Cattle Health Update and Other Regulations"
Dr. Mark Oerly and Dr. Matt Oerly will give an update on some cattle health issues and some regulations coming to the cattle industry such as mandatory electronic identification (EID) tags. They will answer any other animal health questions you may have.
February 6 - " Juo-Han Tsay, University of Missouri Food & Agriculture Policy Research Institute"
Juo-Han will focus on land values, cash rents and leases.
February 13 - "Agriculture Outlook with Ben Brown"
Ben Brown, Extension Agricultural Economist, University of Missouri will be with us again to give us his view on the agriculture economy and his projections about the future.
February 20 - "Incorporating Warm Season Grass in a Forage System"
February 27 - “Airgro Custom Aerial Drone Services”
Nathan Parmentier, President of Airgro Services will explain all of the drone applications they provide in Missouri including crop scouting, spraying, fertilizer application and seeding.
March 6 - “Private Pesticide Applicator Training” Start Time 6:00 PM
There will be a core training for restricted pesticides. Any other special pesticide training will require extra time at the end of the session, (soil fumigants, grain bin fumigants, drone application, etc. ) There will also be a fee required. Please be on time.
March 13 - “Gardening Tips and Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces”
I would like everyone to tell the group any of your successes in gardening in small spaces such as raised beds or containers. I have been using raised beds and a small garden plot several years and have some pointers on how to produce a large quantity of vegetables in a small area with little labor.
November 14 - Pulled Pork Meal at 6:30. Topic- "Navigating the Carbon Credit Market"
Meal will start at 6:30 with meeting to follow. Charlie Ebbesmeyer, Field Program Representative with Soil and Water Outcomes Fund will explain how to add value to your cropping system. Please invite anyone that may have an interest in our weekly topic meetings.
November 21 - "A Fishy Business - Raising Fish on the Farm."
Looking for a way to make a little extra money and diversify your farm or just raise enough fish to supply your family, Jim Wetzel from Lincoln University will be discussing what it takes to raise fish to eat and sell.
December 5 - No Meeting This Week - National Young Farmers Institute
December 12 - "Tour of New Moniteau County Sheriffs Office Facility"
We will meet at the agriculture building at 6:45 to carpool to the sheriffs office for the tour.
I will try to get the van that can hold 10 people.
December 19 - "Christmas Party - Pitch Tournament"
Come for food and fun. Snacks, drinks and cards provided for those that want to play pitch or bring your own games.
January 9 - Meeting Postponed to Jan. 16 due to National Day of Mourning.
January 16 - "NRCS and FSA Farm Programs" (Chili Supper at 6:00)
We will have chili before the meeting starting at 6:00 with meeting to follow.
January 23 - “Soil Tests and How to Interpret the Results”
Davin Harms, MFA Agronomist, will explain how to take a soil test and make sense of the analysis.
January 30 - "Cattle Health Update and Other Regulations"
Dr. Mark Oerly and Dr. Matt Oerly will give an update on some cattle health issues and some regulations coming to the cattle industry such as mandatory electronic identification (EID) tags. They will answer any other animal health questions you may have.
February 6 - " Juo-Han Tsay, University of Missouri Food & Agriculture Policy Research Institute"
Juo-Han will focus on land values, cash rents and leases.
February 13 - "Agriculture Outlook with Ben Brown"
Ben Brown, Extension Agricultural Economist, University of Missouri will be with us again to give us his view on the agriculture economy and his projections about the future.
February 20 - "Incorporating Warm Season Grass in a Forage System"
February 27 - “Airgro Custom Aerial Drone Services”
Nathan Parmentier, President of Airgro Services will explain all of the drone applications they provide in Missouri including crop scouting, spraying, fertilizer application and seeding.
March 6 - “Private Pesticide Applicator Training” Start Time 6:00 PM
There will be a core training for restricted pesticides. Any other special pesticide training will require extra time at the end of the session, (soil fumigants, grain bin fumigants, drone application, etc. ) There will also be a fee required. Please be on time.
March 13 - “Gardening Tips and Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces”
I would like everyone to tell the group any of your successes in gardening in small spaces such as raised beds or containers. I have been using raised beds and a small garden plot several years and have some pointers on how to produce a large quantity of vegetables in a small area with little labor.
