In anticipation of calving season, K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, and K-State Research and Extension faculty and staff are planning a series of calving schools to help boost producers’ chances of a successful year.
The Marais des Cygnes District, Frontier District and Coffey County Extension offices will be hosting one of these Calving Schools on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. The program will be hosted at the Miami County Fairgrounds – Bldg. #2, 401 Wallace Park Drive, in Paola, Kan.
Things will kick off with a sponsored brisket meal at 6 p.m. followed by presentations starting at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend but interested persons are asked to pre-register by contacting the Marais des Cygnes District – Paola office (913)-294-4306 or emailing Katelyn Barthol at kbarth25@ksu.edu, by Jan 9.
AGNEWS
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NEWS
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COMMUNITY
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