agriculture

The Pettis County Extension do a little bit of everything.  They offer all sorts of services to people in agriculture, kids working for the future, and to all the people of Pettis County.

This week it's been all the Missouri State Fair, all the time.  We've been out there at our RV outpost as well as all over the grounds, giving you the latest updates.  So I think you guys probably noticed a theme to this week's questions.

I know when a lot of us think of the Missouri State Fair, we think of live music, carnival rides, food and fun.  But, part of that fun is sometimes overlooked: the hard work and dedication of the groups, organizations, and people in all the buildings and exhibits.

The Native American Artifact Show was held this past Saturday (June 28).

The Sedalia Area Farmers' Market has become a tradition in our area.  We're surrounded by people and places that thrive in agricultural subjects, and our local growers are some of the best. If you want the best in fresh, local food and produce, you can't beat the Farmers' Market.

Here's a look at some of the events going on this weekend.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a prescribed burn workshop 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Trails West Regional Library, 432 N. Holden St. in Warrensburg.

On Tuesday morning (Nov. 19), Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and Senator Roy Blunt spoke to a large crowd in the Mathewson Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds during a celebration of MFA's 100th anniversary.

Luke Bryan is gearing up for his 2013 Farm Tour! The singer will hit the road next week with eight fun celebratory shows that not only feature the Entertainer of the Year, but also lift up the American farmer.

There is so much stuff going on at the Missouri State Fair that is so important to people in our area. Farming, agriculture and youth in farming are so very vital to our way of life. So of course, a lot of what goes on at the Fair is showing off how great they all are! These farmers and their families really work so incredibly hard to produce such wonderful livestock and product, and it's a great