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The Butler County Extension Service/Butler County Farm Bureau Field Day will be Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Eva J. Hawes Agriculture Exposition and Community Center in the Morgantown City Park.  Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. with activities starting at 4:00 p.m. 

This year’s Butler County Field Day will be very diverse.   We will have demonstrations and displays that will interest all members of the family.  There will be an agricultural tour that will highlight improved agricultural production practices, and an alternative program that will stay at the community center.  There will be a demonstration on pasture poultry for those that want to learn more about how to care for a small flock of chickens.  There will also be a demonstration on home composting.  There is a lot of interest in sustainability and composting allows people to recycle a lot of their kitchen waste and turn it into a useful product.  There will also be a demonstration on composting livestock mortalities on the farm.  These three demonstrations will be conducted by UK Extension specialists.  The alternative program will offer participants the chance to learn more about using local foods to feed their family.  The alternative program is coordinated by Shanna Drake.  There will also be displays and booths set up about topics of interest to Butler County families.

Attendees can participate in these activities and enjoy a great afternoon.  A delicious meal will be provided for everyone after the tours.  Attendees will have a chance to win some terrific door prizes.  Last year’s field day was attended by 125 people.  If you will be participating in the county CAIP cost share program this field day will count as your educational activity.  Come out and help us make this event even bigger.  There is no charge to attend the field day.  Mark your calendars now. 

    For more information, contact the Butler County Extension Office at 112 E GL Smith Street, Morgantown, or call 270-526-3767.

    Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

By: Greg Drake II, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources