Pecan grafting demo at Pomona farm draws reporter
Gerald Bratton leads a pecan grafting demonstration at Andy Duffle Farm in Pomona on May 1. Farm Editor assists with grafting while noting safety, tool use, and techniques as eight trees are grafted. local Extension and Franklin County agents observe.
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Joanistas
Andy Duffle
Pomona
Gerald Bratton
Extension Forester
Franklin County
Bob Bozworth
Bozworth
Duffle
Joan
Bratton
Celebrate EHU Week Highlights Franklin County Extension
Velma Keelin describes National Home Economics Week and Franklin County Extension services. Three agents assist in agriculture, home economics, and 4H from the courthouse basement. Information available by phone, mail, meetings, newspapers, and radio with focus areas in nutrition housing money management health safety clothing and leadership. Extension aims to educate for action and connect residents to Kansas State specialists when needed.
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Velma Keelin
Franklin County
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County Extension
Extension
Kstate
Still Time To Plant Corn
Farmers may still achieve good yields if corn is planted before May 10 with a hybrid chosen for potential and population targets around 16-22 thousand per acre depending on soil. Plant depth two inches, narrower rows improve spacing but 30 inch rows suffice. follow nitrogen phosphorus and potassium guidelines per bushel and ensure weed and insect control for a strong crop.
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Bob Bozworth
Pork Cook-In Friday by Ardis Patterson
Ardis Patterson invites the public to a Pork Cook-In on Friday May 4 at 1 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Building 114 East 2nd The event aims to educate on affordable meat cuts and proper preparation while noting trends in home decor and wall coverings for easier maintenance and style.
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Ardis Patterson
Farm Bureau
East 2Nd
State Awards Highlight EHU Spring Tea
The Extension Home Units Spring Tea on April 27 showcased state awards. The Works and Fun Unit earned honorable mention for promoting the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. Franklin County earned honorable mention for cultural arts through an antique tour. Better Homes Unit received gold seals for 30 years, Tequa 25, Tri-Hepta Loyal Neigh bors and Peoria Plodders 20, and Tri-Hepta 15. Better Homes began in 1923. charter member Mrs. Henry Dehn remains active. Tequa organized November 13, 1946. charter members still with the unit include Mrs. W. R. Binns, Mrs. J. E. Decker, Mrs. W. T. Hopkins, Mrs. G. W. Turrell, and Mrs. L. T. Pattie. Franklin County Home Economist Ardis Patterson was recognized for two years of service.
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American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Franklin County
Better Homes Unit
Tequa
Tri-Hepta
Bors
Peoria
Better Homes
Henry Dehn
W. R. Binns
J. E. Decker
W. T. Hopkins
G. W. Turrell
L. T. Pattie
Ardis Patterson
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