Introducing the potential of small hydroelectric projects in the Big Horn Basin is the topic of a presentation Tuesday, March 8, in Worland. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2011
UW educator lists grain bin resources for malt, barley, sunflowers
Malt barley and confectionary sunflower seed production is spurring interest among Wyoming producers in grain bins, said a University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service educator in Park County. Continue reading
Group develops concept for UW research and extension center near Sheridan College
- Review committee develops concept for University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources research and extension center south of Sheridan College
- If realized, operations would be on land owned by Whitney Benefits leased to Sheridan College at no fee
- Water supplies inadequate at current research and extension center near Wyarno
- Two UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources faculty members would be at the center and also teach courses
- Proposal only in concept stage
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The Sheridan-based Whitney Benefits foundation, Sheridan College and the University of Wyoming are exploring building an agricultural resource center south of Sheridan College on the Adams Ranch property. Continue reading
Common Sense Conservation Workshop Feb. 19 in Powell
How to develop habitat for upland game birds, tree care and pruning, fruit trees for the Powell area, growing great gardens, how to manage ponds and care of horses are just a few of the topics at the Common Sense Conservation Workshop in Powell. Continue reading
UW extension workshops help untangle renewable energy options, incentives
Renewable energy for the home, farm and ranch – plus residential and business applications – will be explored in public workshops Feb. 15-16 in Buffalo, Gillette and Sheridan. Continue reading