Farm Director Lory Williams grew up on a farm in Southeastern Colorado, bordering the John Martin Reservoir. Early lifetime experiences included working the fields with Papa and Grandpa Clayton, Milo harvest ( you can ask her about that sometime ),gathering cows on horseback and milking cows daily, churning butter, and helping Pop. Actively involved in 4-H, Lory always entered in sewing and cooking, And, eventually she was a 4-H leader.
Fast forward to now...Lory and her husband Roy have about 900 acres in several counties in Western Kansas, and Eastern Colorado. They reside on the Lane County property where they have horses, cows and working cattle dogs.
As Farm Director at KBUF Radio, Lory welcomes any comments you may have, just call KBUF@ 877-909-1030, or e-mail farmdirector@gmail.com
BARN DOOR NOTES
(Ag Calendar)
SEPTEMBER;
11-12 ---- IS THE 9TH ANNUAL "TIMES ARE TOUGH, BUT GOD IS GOOD" TEAM ROPING AND BARREL RACE AT THE F DIAMOND ARENA ON WEST MAPLE IN GARDEN CITY. SUNDAY WILL START WITH COWOBY CHURCH AT 9AM, AND THE KICK OFF FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD WILL BE AT 11:45!! ( BRING YOUR FILLED SHOE BOXES ) FOR ROPING, AND OTHER DETAILS CALL RANDY FISHER AT 620-521-1949
12TH----FALL VOLUNTEER TRAING FOR MILES OF SMILES THERAPEUTIC RIDING. THEY'RE ALWAYS NEEDING MORE VOLUNTEERS!! CALL FOR DETAILS, 620-260-9997.
20TH---TO OCT. 28TH, FALL RIDING SESSIONS, CHECK HOW YOU CAN HELP AT MILES OF SMILES THERAPEUTIC RIDING 620-260-9997.
22nd----THERE WILL BE A SOCIAL SECURITY/MEDICARE/RETIREMENT MEETING WITH A SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICIAL AT 7PM AT THE CLARION INN, IN GARDEN CITY. FIND OUT THE MANY CHANGES THAT WILL BE TAKING PLACE FROM EMPLOYERS TO EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND MORE. FOR DETAILS, AND TO RSVP, CALL RICHEY McNAUGHT AT PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE IN GARDEN CITY AT 620-276-1612.
28TH ---THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY INSTITUTE WILL OFFER A "LEADING CHANGE" PROGRAM WITH GCCC INSTURCTOR TAMMY HUCHESON. WHETHER YOU'RE A SUPERVISOR, OFFICE PROFESSIONAL, OR JUST WANT TO LEARN CAREER SKILLS OR ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOR YOU. CALL THE GARDEN COUMMUNITY COLLEGE, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY INSTITUTE AT 620-276-9647
30th---DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPPLICATION FOR PAYMENT UNDER THE 2008 SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, OR SURE. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FSA OFFICE FOR DETAILS.
OCTOBER:
1---NATIONAL BISON ASSOCIATION WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 THROLSON AMERICAN BISON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH OFFERS ON $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP AND 2-$1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS. DEADLINE IS OCT., 1. CONTACT THE NBA OFFICE AT 303-292-2833.
10TH---IS THE DEADLINE FOR WATER RIGHT HOLDERS TO APPLY FOR A TERM PERMIT THAT ALLOWS FOR MORE FLEXIBLE WATER SUE THAT BEGINS JAN. 1, 2011. FOR DETAILS CALL YOUR LOCAL WATER OFFICE, OR 620-276-2901, OR 785-862-6300
12..AGRICULTURAL LENDERS CONFERENCE..GARDEN CITY...785-532-1504
NOVEMBER:
2..INSURANCE WORKSHOP..BURSH COLO....785-532-1504
8-9..KANSAS INCOME TAX INSTITUTE...GARDEN CITY..785-532-1504
9-10..KANSAS INCOME TAX INSTITUTE...COLBY...785-532-1504
13-16--THE AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION WILL HOST ITS 127TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION (NAILE), NOV. 13-16 IN LOUISVILLE, KY. FOR DETAILS CALL CRYSTAL AT 816-383-5134.
16-17---THE MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIC THINKING PROGRAM, OR MAST WILL BEGIN NOV. 16-17 WITH AN ON-CAMPUS ORIENTATION SESSION, THEN PARTICIPANTS WILL WORK FROM HOME UNTIL THE PROGRAM ENDS IN FEB. 2011. THERE WILL BE 8 MODULES COVERED. FOR DETAILS CALL 785-532-4434.
22ND---FSA IS MAKING ENERGENCY LOANS AVAILABLE TO HELP QUALIFIED PRODUCERS RECOVER FORM PRODUCTION AND PHYSICAL LOSSES DUE TO SEVER WINTER STOMRS IN CLARK, AND MEADE COUNTIES IN KANSAS FROM JAN. 28-30, 2010. TO SEE IF YOU QUALITY, PRODUCERS HAVE UNTIL NOV. 22ND TO APPLY. CALL PHILLIP AT 620-227-3731
30TH---MILES OF SMILES THERAPEUTIC RIDING WALK AND WHOA BENEFIT AUCTION AND DANCE AT THE CLARION INN, GARDEN CITY. SEE HOW YOU CAN HELP, OR DONATE, TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT LOVES TO HELP OTHERS. CALL 620-260-9997
2011:
JANUARY:
8-10 ---IS THE AG CONNECT EXPO 2011, THAT WILL FEATURE "SAFETY ZONE". THE AG TRACE SHOW SILL BE AT THE GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. FOR DETAILS CALL RICH AT 414-274-0655
MARCH;
3-5 COMMODITY CLASSIC WILL BE IN TAMPA FLORIDA!! GO TO www.commodityclassic.com