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Agricultural payroll for producers, January 22nd and 23rd 2025
Stacy Campbell
Stacy Campbell

Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA) a part of Kansas State University’s Agriculture Economics department will host Agricultural Payroll for Producers seminar Jan. 22nd at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and January 23rd at the Ellis County Extension Office in Hays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

One of the hardest parts about owning a small business is the rules and laws of getting your employees paid. This workshop is perfect for ag businesses with a few employees or farm hands to understand the details of payroll. While geared towards ag businesses, this workshop could be useful to nearly any small business just getting started. The following topics will be covered:

• Employee classification

• Labor laws

• Payroll computation

• Payroll deposits

• Employee benefits

Cost is $40 to attend. Please pre-register by contacting Chelsea Plummer at KFMA for additional information or to register. Contact Chelsea Plummer at (316) 393-1830 or ecplummer@ksu.edu. Payment can be made via cash or check at the door. Lunch is included. All participants will receive a copy of the KFMA Payroll Manual. Visit agmanager.info/events for more info and event flyers.

You are also welcome to contact either Cottonwood Extension Office in Great Bend at 620-793-1910 or Hays 785-628-9430. 

Two other programs that might be of interest to agricultural producers are both being held on Wednesday, Jan. 29th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Keeping Grass Grass - Rangeland Brush Management: Identification and Control at Hoisington Activity Center, 1200 Susank Rd. Topics covered will be targeting control options of invasive plants and discussion of a proposed Prescribed Fire Association. A complimentary meal will be provided, RSVP is appreciated by calling Cottonwood District Office in Great Bend at 620-793-1910. 

The next program on Wednesday, Jan. 29th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. is a Soil Fertility School being held in Rush Center at Township Hall, 220 Union St. Topics of discussion will be new fertility recommendations from K-State Research & Extension Agronomy with emphasis on application methods, fertilizer additives and soil biologicals and soil sampling. No cost to attend. Registration is requested by Friday, Jan. 24th. Call or email Lacey Noterman 866-755-1654, lnote@ksu.edu or Stacy Campbell 785-628-9430, scampbel@ksu.edu.


Stacy Campbell is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent for Cottonwood Extension District. Email him at scampbel@ksu.edu or call the Hays office, 785-628-9430.