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Marais des Cygnes District

Crops and Livestock

In Kansas farming is a tradition of many families. However in a world that is always changing another tradition is K-State Research and Extension. We offer many beneficial services to help Kansas farmers stay informed with educational research based information including:

  • Agriculture Production Systems
  • Effective Production Practices
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Farm Management
  • Business Management Skills
  • Environmentally Safe & Sound Production Practices
  • Alternative Agriculture Businesses
  • Youth Education about Food and Fiber

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Ag Events and Opportunities

Price Change for Soil tests

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Private Pesticide Changes for 2025

You still have until December 23 to complete the testing on the old system, as our offices will be closed with the Christmas Holiday following that date.

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Avian Influenza Reminder

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Rural Living Series - 3rd Tuesdays -> September-December (pdf)
Coyote Control - December 17  - at Paola Ext. Office
Dinner at 6:15pm, Program at 6:30pm

RSVP to 913-294-4306 by the Monday before the meeting.

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Leaving a Lasting Legacy - For Midwestern Farm Women
A 4 part Succession Planning Series
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Part 1 - Motivation for Succession Planning - Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Jan. 21/Jan. 28/Feb.4/Feb. 11 from 5-8pm
Cost & Registration Information
(pdf)

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K-State Jr. Swine Producer Day Flyer (pdf)- Saturday, March 1, 2025

Jr Producer Day Information & Registration

K-State Jr. Meat Goat Producer Day Flyer(pdf)- Saturday, March 22, 2025

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Additional Ag Information

Agriculture Resources

Agriculture Economics

Ag Manage Info

Agronomy

Animal Science & Industry

Communications & Ag Education

Crops & Livestock

Entomology

Grain Science & Industry

Kansas Crop Improvement Association

Kansas Department of Agriculture

Kansas Natural Resources & Conservation Services

Kansas State University

Plant Pathology

US Department of Agriculture