Events

Municipalities, public entitites, and industries are invited to learn to identify and mitigate the damage caused by the emerald ash borer.  Experts will explain the impact of emerald ash borer to community forests and governmental budgets, how to prepare for EAB before and once it is detected in your community and county, and your role and responsibility with this issue. The program will be held from 1-4:30pm (registration starting at 12:30) on June 7 2017, at the Troy Community Building (1225 Last Chance Rd, Troy KS 66087). Who should attend: Mayors and Council Representatives County Commissioners and Staff Arborists and Horticulturalists City Foresters and Park Managers Public Works Officials and Staff Landscape Architects Grounds Maintenance Staff Anyone interested in the health of community landscapes and plants Certification hours are available. The program is free, but ...

Homeowners, landowners, and the general public are invited to learn about the Emerald Ash Borer, its threat to local trees, and effects on what we can move and do in the county. Learn how to identify the insects, detect when they’re damaging a tree, and what to do about it. Homeowners, landowners, and concerned citizens are invited to attend this informational event. There is no cost to attend, but we ask that you RSVP with the Extension Office to ensure we have sufficient refreshments. Please contact Margaret at (785) 985-3623 or mchamas@ksu.edu.

The Eighth Annual Women in Ag Program is fast approaching!  Please make plans to join us for this fun, educational night for women in agriculture from Doniphan County and surrounding areas. If you’re an absentee landowner, farm helper, or active operator, this night is for you! Our program this year is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Troy Community Center.  Registration deadline is August 18th! Our speaker this year is Mykel Taylor, an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University.  Dr. Taylor’s research and extension programs are focused in the area of farm management.  Some of her current research areas include measuring basis risk for commodity grains, and analyzing trends in ...

Join the Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce for their annual golf tournament on Sept. 15, 2017 at the Bellevue Country Club in Atchison, KS. There will be hole prizes and hot dogs for all in attendance. Shotgun Start 8:30 a.m. 4 person team  Best Ball Scramble   $250 Per Team Covers Green Fee, Cart, Flightings, Scoring, Prizes and Donation to the Chamber   $100 Corporate Sponsorship Corporate Recognition at a Hole $300 Corporate Sponsorship Team Fees Corporate Recognition at a Hole Saves $50   Print and mail the filled out PDF to Craig Mosher to reserve your team's spot. Craig MosherHighland Community College606 W. MainHighland, KS 66035