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The Butler County Extension Service/Butler County Farm Bureau Field Day will be Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Reedyville Rural Development Center.  The Reedyville Rural Development Center is located on Hwy. 185 south of the Roundhill intersection in Butler County.  The program will begin at 4:00 p.m.  Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. 

This year’s Butler County Field Day will focus on beef cattle production.   We will have demonstrations and displays that will interest all members of the family.  There will be an agricultural tour which will highlight improved agricultural production practices, and an alternative program that will stay at the Community Center in the air conditioning. There will be demonstrations on: Beef Cattle Handling Facilities, a high throughput cattle processing facility, feeding a total mixed ration, beef cattle health management, and emerging issues in the beef industry.  The alternative program will offer participants the chance cook with local foods and prepare dishes for the holiday entertaining season.  The alternative program is coordinated by Shanna Drake and Tracy Cowles.  There will also be displays about topics of interest to Butler County families. Attendees can participate in these activities and enjoy a great afternoon.  A delicious ribeye steak sandwich meal will be provided by the Butler County Stockman's Association and prepared by the 4-H teens for everyone after the tours (usually 6:30 p.m.).  Attendees will have a chance to win some terrific door prizes.  Last year’s field day was attended by 165 people. 

If you plan on 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.