Master Gardeners Meeting
2020-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Park County Courthouse – EOC Room, 1002 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY, 82414, United States

Christmas Break - Offices Closed
2020-12-24 - 2020-12-25

Cody Office - Holiday Closure
2020-12-24 - 2021-01-01

New Years Day - Offices Closed
2021-01-01

Wyoming Hemp Workshop - VIRTUAL
2021-01-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-02-03 08:00 - 12:00
The online workshop will be available to watch via Zoom both dates using this link: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/98053534954
Questions – call Jeremiah 307-754-8836

Cody Community Blood Drive
2021-01-18 10:30 - 17:00 | VFW, 808 12th Street, Cody, WY, 82414, United States
Masks are required.
To make an appointment call 877-258-4825 or go to bloodhero.com sponsor code: CODY.

Mental Health Crisis Training
2021-01-20 17:30 - 19:00
To learn more and register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2674885702050139151

Acidified Foods Processing - FDA Approved
2021-02-04 09:00 - 2021-02-05 17:00
To learn more or to register: www.uwyo.edu/uwe/foodsafety
This course is intended to provide food safety knowledge and understanding regarding the commercial manufacture of acid foods, acidified foods, and fermented foods that are packaged, jarred, or canned. The course has been specifically written for non-automated packaging operators. It is an FDA recognized course providing instruction primarily for operating supervisors, meeting the requirements stated in 21 CFR 114.10. The class is two-days in length.

2021 Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Greybull, WY
2021-02-11 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-02-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Big Horn County Weed & Pest, 4782 US Hwy 310, Greybull, WY, 82426, United States
Class size is limited to 15 – MUST RSVP. Please call 307-754-8836 to RSVP or to learn about distance testing options.

Acidified Foods Processing at Home
2021-02-12 09:00 - 17:00
To find more info or to register: http://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/foodsafety/
This course is intended for individuals preserving high-acid foods including jams and jellies, pickles, and most fruits. Because there is no fear of Clostridium botulinum growth, these foods require much less heating than low-acid foods. To be safe, such foods need only to reach pasteurization temperatures. The training will include specifics regarding the effects of high-altitude on preservation/pasteurization temperatures. The training is one day in length.

Presidents' Day - CLOSED
2021-02-15
Park County Extension along with all other Park County offices will be closed Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents’ Day.

2021 Private Pesticide Applicator Classes - Cody, WY
2021-02-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Park County Library Grizzly Room, 1500 Heart Mountain St, Cody, WY, 82414, United States

Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training - Northwest Area
2021-02-20 - 2021-02-21
Register here: https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_fremont

Good Agricultural Practices
2021-02-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-02 09:00 - 17:00
To find more info or to register: http://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/foodsafety/
In agriculture, GAPs or GAP stands for Good Agricultural Practices. Food safety begins with sound practices on the farm, especially with fresh vegetable and fruit produce. This workshop provides growers with a foundation for on-farm food safety. It teaches practices you can use and helps you learn how to prepare for a GAP audit to Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, or just increase ability to provide safe food. Many fresh produce retailers now require their suppliers to have third party audits to verify safe food production and handling practices on the farm. By becoming food safety compliant, producers will stay competitive in the specialty produce business. This training is intended for those growing products for commercial sale and will include the topics on the this agenda:

Worker Training, Hygiene, and Health
Water Use
Postharvest Water Use
Soil Amendments
Cleaning and Sanitation
Traceability and Recall
Crisis Management
Other Important Practices
Summary

Wyoming Pest Virtual Seminar - Alfalfa Weevils
2021-03-02 09:00 - 12:00

2021 Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Powell, WY
2021-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Park County Fairgrounds, 655 East Fifth Street, Powell, WY, 82435, United States

Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training - Central Area
2021-03-06 - 2021-03-07
To register: https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_converse

Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training - Southeast Area
2021-03-13 - 2021-03-14
To register: https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_goshencounty

Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training - Northeast Area
2021-03-27 - 2021-03-28
To register: https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_johnson

Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training - Southwest Area
2021-04-10 - 2021-04-11
To register: https://wyoming4h.formstack.com/forms/shooting_sports_certification_uinta

Cookies n' Cocoa (Cody)
2021-12-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Park County Complex, 1501 Stampede Ave, Cody, 82414, United States
We are in the holiday spirit of gratitude and giving for our Park County community. We’re saying “thanks” in the best way we know how: whipping up homemade cookies and hot chocolate. Please stop by to grab a cookie (or three), meet our educators and learn about what we’re up to, or simply say “hello”. We’d love to see you there!

Pesticide Resistance in Alfalfa Weevils Webinar (Online)
2021-12-16 09:00 - 12:30
FREE Webinar: “Resistance in Alfalfa Weevils” (CEU eligible – see more below)
DATE: Thursday, December 16th TIME: 9am-10:30am MST
LOCATION: https://bit.ly/AlfalfaWeevil
TOPICS: Research update on insecticide resistance in alfalfa weevils for Wyoming & Montana; management strategies for insecticide resistance for alfalfa weevils
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Kevin Wanner, Associate Professor of Entomology & Extension Specialist for Montana State University
Erika Rodbell, Montana State University graduate student & Research Leader for the Alfalfa Weevil Resistance Study
CEUs (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS): Commercial Pesticide Applicators can receive 1.5 hours; Commercial Crop Advisors (CCAs) can receive 1 hour

Park County Extension Offices CLOSED (Christmas observance)
2021-12-24
Our Cody and Powell offices are closed Friday, 12/24, in observance of Christmas. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday!

Park County Extension Offices CLOSED (New Year observance)
2021-12-31
Our Cody and Powell offices are closed Friday, 12/31, in observance of New Year’s Day. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy New Year!

2022 Northwest Crop Symposium (Park County Fairgrounds)
2022-01-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Park County Fairgrounds – Homesteader Hall, 655 East 5th St., Powell, WY, 82435, United States
2022 Northwest Crop Symposium: Alkaline Soils & Pivot Irrigation
Thursday, January 20th
10:00am – 3:00pm
Park County Fairgrounds – Homesteader Hall

To RSVP, request booth space, or sponsor this event, click here.
Presenters:
Dr. Bart Stevens, Sidney Montana USDA ARS Station
Don Steinbeiser, Montana Farmer

Agenda:
10a.m – Center Pivot Pitfalls to Avoid, Don Steinbeisser
11a.m. – Are Soil Moisture Sensors Worth It?, Don Steinbeisser
1p.m. – Fertilizers for Alkaline Soils, Dr. Bart Stevens
2p.m. – Grid Sampling and Precision Fertility Management, Dr. Bart Stevens

Booth Information for Vendors:
-No cost
-Booth space: 8′ table with two chairs
-No internet or electricity provided

Sponsor information:
Any sponsorship collected will go towards paying speaker fees and travel, food and beverages at the event, and funding for next year’s efforts. Sponsors will be highlighted at the event with signs and during presentations.

For questions, please call:
307-754-8836 (UW Park County Extension office – Powell)
or
307-527-8560 (UW Park County Extension office – Cody)

Barnyards & Backyards LIVE: Edible Landscapes - Plants for Beauty & Food in WY
2022-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Edible landscapes – Plants for beauty & food in WY
Guest Speaker: Brian Sebade, UW Extension
Click here to join this session via Zoom.
About Barnyards and Backyards LIVE: All sessions begin at 10 am. Join our hosts online as we have a friendly chat with our guests about a variety of interesting subjects – growing trees, vegetables, fruit and flowers, small livestock, plants for pollinators, and more! Type your questions in the Q&A box as we go along. Show Recordings and Resources
You can join us on Zoom to watch the show and type in questions for our guests and hosts. You can also watch us on Facebook Live where you can type in questions for us in the comments. (Follow us on Facebook to receive Live announcements.) Occasionally we run into technical issues – so if you don’t see us on Facebook, join us on Zoom!
Can’t make it live but have a question for the guest? Type them in the comments on the show Facebook post at https://www.facebook.com/BarnyardsBackyards/ or email them to us at barnyardsbackyards@uwyo.edu We’ll ask them during the show and you can watch the answer on the recording.
Watched a show? We’d like your feedback

Private Pesticide Applicator Class (Greybull)
2022-02-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Big Horn County Weed & Pest, 4782 US Hwy 310, Greybull, WY, 82426, United States
Jeremiah Vardiman, UW Agriculture Educator, will teach this class for people interested in becoming licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator in the State of Wyoming. No RSVP required.
For more information about pesticide applicator licensing in the State of Wyoming, visit Pesticide Safety Education Program – Wyoming pesticide applicator information (uwyoextension.org).
