1829 - Winter Fire Concerns...National Champion Crops Team

Agriculture Today

• Fire Safety Reminders for the Winter
• K-State Crops Judging National Champion Team
• Storing Lawn and Garden Tools Correctly

00:01:05 – Fire Safety Remidners for the Winter: Assistant fire management officer for the Kansas Forest Service, Eric Ward, kicks off today’s show with reminders for people during the winter and holiday season. He shares concern for Christmas trees, candles, fireplaces and smoke detectors.

00:12:05 – K-State Crops Judging National Champion Team: K-State crops judging team members Lakin Giager, Molly Kane and Carissa Sohm continue the show as they talk about being crops judging National Champions. They converse about the work that went into it as well as people who made it possible.

K-State Crops Judging Team

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00:23:05 – Storing Lawn and Garden Tools Correctly: Ending today’s show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses how to properly store gas lawn mowers and garden tools until they are needed again in the spring.

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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