MU Extension in Macon County

MISSOURI’S COMPLEX FENCE LAWS TO BE EXPLAINED A program to discuss Missouri’s Complicated Fence Law will be held on Monday evening, February 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. The meeting will be held at Macon County Extension Center, 404 N Missouri St, Suite B, Macon. There is a $25 charge for the first person and $15 for each additional person from the same operation and that covers the program and materials. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. Missouri con...tinues to have a very complicated fence law, in large part due to the fact that 2 separate laws cover the state depending on the county that your land is in according to Joe Koenen, Agricultural Business Specialist with University of Missouri Extension who will be presenting the program that night. If you own land you really need to know the law and how it impacts you whether you own livestock or not. Furthermore, in 2016 a portion of the law was changed to address livestock liability that affects livestock and non-livestock owners alike said Joe. Other problems are that both laws are subject to interpretation and can be a little different, depending on the county you are in. A comparison of both laws will be given at this program. Joe has been presenting programs on the fence law for over 25 years throughout the state, including via Skype and ITV. Landowners need to be aware of what the law is in their county and this meeting will help them better understand their rights and responsibilities. This program will be done via Zoom so attendees can see the presentation and also ask questions of the presenter. It allows the presenter to talk to several folks in a wide area without traveling to each location. Contact Darla Campbell at the Schuyler County Extension Office (660-457-3469) if you have any questions or would like to register or you can e-mail her at [email protected].. See more

Upcoming Learning Opportunities: -Beef Cattle Insemination School- -University of Missouri- *March 27 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Registration Opens January 15 and Closes March 20. $100.00 ... Applications Available At Macon MU Extension Office -Calving Clinic- University of Missouri *February 11, 2020 @ 6 p.m. *February 13, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. Applications Requested By February 7, 2020 $20.00 Per Person Macon Cattleman's Association Scholarships Available: Applications are available at Macon MU Extension Office and must be postmarked by April 1, 2020. *Eligible Seniors*

A printable version of our Job Application and Description can be found at: https://extension2.missouri.edu/counties/macon Please mail or bring in the Application to 404 North Missouri St. Macon Mo, 63552. ... Thank you!!!

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There are several opportunities available at the Macon MU Extension Office: Eligible Seniors Macon County Cattlemen's Association Scholarships are available!!! 2020 Missouri Century Farm Applications are available at the Macon Extension Office or by going to: https://extension2.missouri.edu//centu/century-farms-apply... Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School Registrations Are Available at the Macon Extension Office: Due March 20, 2020 When: March 27 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Saturday March 28 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: Beef Research and Teaching Farm 5151 Old Millers Road, Columbia Mo 65201 Cost: 350.00 per person and must be sent in with enrollment form. We have a variety of services and information available at the Macon MU Extension Office. Please come in (404 North Missouri Suite B or Call 660-385-2173) to get the latest information and services!

Macon County: I had a young lady reach out to me wanting to introduce a program called "Keep Your Keys" . Would any business or church be interested in the following: We travel across the state talking to seniors about driving. Our program, Keep Your Keys, has been well received in the senior centers, churches, and libraries. We travel to the counties that are most at-risk (based on our trauma registry stats) for seniors involved in crashes. Our objective for the Keep You...r Keys program is to keep seniors on the road as long and as safe as possible. This presentation is fully grant funded, so there is no cost to having us travel to present the program. We discuss: * medications and how they may impact or impair driving * the need for everyone to have a retirement plan as many driving retirements can happen without any warning (broken leg, hip, etc) * how pre-planning can diminish feelings of isolation and depression that are typical with driving retirement * general rules of the road w/ focus on new car technologies and road updates (j turns and roundabouts) * seniors involved in crashes typically have more extensive injuries due to the fact that their bodies are more fragile * short video w/ info from trauma surgeons, geriatric doctors, etc. that provide more info on the aging body * tips on how to stay healthy cognitively, visually, etc. * what to do in case of a crash * safe driving checklists to assess own driving skills and abilities We cover a lot of information in a short time frame we are usually wrapping up in 30 minutes. Those in attendance will get a Keep Your Keys Booklet that covers everything that we go over in the slide show. They also receive a goody bag with an umbrella (in spring), ice scraper (in winter), pen, keychain, Transportation Planning sheet, File of Life medication keeper, etc. Please contact me at: 660-385-2173 if you wish to host this event!

MISSOURI’S COMPLEX FENCE LAWS TO BE EXPLAINED A program to discuss Missouri’s Complicated Fence Law will be held on Monday evening, February 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. The meeting will be held at Macon County Extension Center, 404 N Missouri St, Suite B, Macon. There is a $25 charge for the first person and $15 for each additional person from the same operation and that covers the program and materials. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. Missouri con...tinues to have a very complicated fence law, in large part due to the fact that 2 separate laws cover the state depending on the county that your land is in according to Joe Koenen, Agricultural Business Specialist with University of Missouri Extension who will be presenting the program that night. If you own land you really need to know the law and how it impacts you whether you own livestock or not. Furthermore, in 2016 a portion of the law was changed to address livestock liability that affects livestock and non-livestock owners alike said Joe. Other problems are that both laws are subject to interpretation and can be a little different, depending on the county you are in. A comparison of both laws will be given at this program. Joe has been presenting programs on the fence law for over 25 years throughout the state, including via Skype and ITV. Landowners need to be aware of what the law is in their county and this meeting will help them better understand their rights and responsibilities. This program will be done via Zoom so attendees can see the presentation and also ask questions of the presenter. It allows the presenter to talk to several folks in a wide area without traveling to each location. Contact Darla Campbell at the Schuyler County Extension Office (660-457-3469) if you have any questions or would like to register or you can e-mail her at [email protected].. See more

Upcoming Learning Opportunities: -Beef Cattle Insemination School- -University of Missouri- *March 27 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Registration Opens January 15 and Closes March 20. $100.00 ... Applications Available At Macon MU Extension Office -Calving Clinic- University of Missouri *February 11, 2020 @ 6 p.m. *February 13, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. Applications Requested By February 7, 2020 $20.00 Per Person Macon Cattleman's Association Scholarships Available: Applications are available at Macon MU Extension Office and must be postmarked by April 1, 2020. *Eligible Seniors*

The University of Missouri-Department of Animal Science, along with the University of Missouri Extension, developed the MU Animal Sciences Youth Leadership Academy to grow future leaders in the livestock industry. The academy is an intensive four-day educational experience that will focus on increasing the participant’s knowledge of Missouri’s diverse and dynamic livestock industry and its importance to a global food system. The academy will be held on May 27-30, 2020 and wi...ll welcome students to the Department of Animal Sciences at University of Missouri and provide on-campus housing and experience college life. Students will participate in a team presentation on a current event or topic in the animal science industry. The goal of this academy is to develop young leaders within the livestock industry and help prepare them for a successful future in their endeavors. The participants will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership development, learn about current issues regarding livestock production (all species), tour industry leading operations and businesses, interact with University of Missouri faculty and staff and collaborate with other young leaders from across Missouri. Thank you for your time and consideration of our request. We value your role and impact on the livestock industry. We want to grow future leaders in the livestock industry, particularly in Missouri. See more

Estate, Succession, Retirement Learning Opportunity!!

Due to sketchy road conditions, winter weather that won't go away, and the possibility of more inclement weather heading our way the Macon MU Extension office will be closed today... Please be safe in your travels today!!!

MoDOT NEWS RELEASE A winter weather system will enter the state Wednesday morning bringing a potential for a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, snow, and rain mixed with snow throughout the day and into Friday. This is a slow-moving front and will produce a variety of precipitation over the next three days. Travelers are urged to remain vigilant and keep informed of rapidly changing weather conditions. With the intermittent periods of liquid and freezing precipitation thro...ughout the day, motorists might become complacent about their safety and assume roads are only wet. Be advised that the transition from rain to ice may come quickly and without warning, creating hazardous road conditions in a matter of seconds. Use caution through the duration of this winter event and don’t drive distracted. Buckle Up Phone Down. Because of the complicated nature of this wintry mix, treating ahead of the storm may not be practical. Forecasted rain could wash salt and chemicals off road surfaces before they could be effective. Drivers should use extreme caution on Wednesday’s commutes as road conditions could deteriorate rapidly wherever freezing precipitation is falling. It only takes a little bit of ice to create slippery roads. If you are involved in a crash or slide-off, the safest thing to do is to stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt on. To check road conditions, go to MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. The map is also available as a free app for Apple and Android devices. MoDOT also provides road condition information through its Customer Service Center. Dial 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

2020 Elections Are Under Way The Began On January 20 and Will End on January 24, 2019!! You must reside in the county to vote, and you must be at least 18 years of age. You can only vote one time per election. If you have questions, please contact your local county extension center. Voter registration information is used to validate eligibility. Your vote is anonymous and is not tied to your voter registration information. Please go to the following link to vote: https://extension2.missouri.edu//c/county-council-election Paper Ballots are available at the office from January 20 to January 24, 2019 at 5:30 P.M.

Decisions For Crop Producers Class

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Hemp Production Workshop to be held on January 24th An industrial hemp workshop will be held on January 24, 2020 at the Scotland County Hospital Library Conference Room, Parking Lot B, in Memphis. Come learn about the potential risks and rewards of Missouri’s emerging agricultural industry. The workshop will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Topics to be covered include: Regulatory Update, Agronomic Practices & Pests and enterprise budgets for growing hemp for CBD, Fiber & Grain .... The presenters will be MU Extension economists and agronomist and regulatory personnel from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Extension offices around the state have been getting lots of questions about this topic so a team of experts was developed to work on this emerging issue and that team will be presenting at the Memphis workshop, says Darla Campbell, MU Extension Agriculture Business Specialist. This is the only such workshop scheduled for this area so come and ask your questions, says Campbell. Registration is encouraged by January 23rd at 5 p.m. There is no fee to attend this informational meeting. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact Darla Campbell at the Schuyler County Extension office by calling 660-457-3469 or [email protected].