Farming

SED John W. McCauley, State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Kentucky, reminds producers they have until Monday, Jan. 31 to submit an application for payment under the 2010 Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP).
ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish who have losses due to disease, adverse weather or other conditions, including losses due to blizzards, and wildfires.

Soon you’ll be receiving the seed catalogs for the 2011 vegetable-growing season. While listening to the cold wind blow outside, what a comfort it is to think about spring and summer and planning your garden.
To make the most of your garden, every aspiring gardener should follow seven steps to have a successful gardening season.
•Plan your garden on paper before you begin.
•Select a good gardening site that has full sun for at least eight hours each day, relatively level, well-drained, close to a water source and not shaded.

The Harrison County Young Farmers group has begun their local meetings, which are held every Monday at 7 p.m. in the Ag room at Harrison County High School.
The Regional banquet will be Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Scott County Extension Office.
The Harrison County organization will be hosting the state summer tour July 29-30 with local tours and tours in surrounding counties.