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Central Plains FFA competes
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Published: Apr 8, 2024, 6:49 PM

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On Wednesday, April 3, the Central Plains FFA traveled to Arkansas City to compete in the South Central District Floriculture and Meats Evaluation Contests. The Greenhand Meats team consisting of Emma Wasson, Taylyn Matlack, Charlee Schlessiger, Silas Peterman and Ethan Davison placed fourth. Emma Wasson placed sixth individually and Taylyn Matlack placed eighth. Pictured is teammate Charlee Schlessiger identifying various cuts of meat. 
Area farmers invited to form Prescribed Burn Association
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Susan Thacker
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 8:26 PM
Wildfires are uncontrolled and destructive, but prescribed burning is an effective tool for landowners and managers needing to remove weeds and stop the advance of invasive species from pastures, said Veronica Coons at the Barton County Conservation District. However, but not everyone has access to the equipment, manpower and training for a successful burn. That’s where teamwork can help.
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