UW Extension Weston County

10/13/2026

🔥 Why create a Livestock Emergency Response Team?

In an emergency, every minute counts.

Having a list of trusted local contacts can help quickly identify:
• Livestock trailers
• Animal handlers
• Veterinarians
• Equipment
• Temporary shelter locations
• Volunteers
• Agricultural resources

Instead of searching for help during a disaster, we'll already know who is willing and able to assist.

Preparedness starts long before an emergency.

Help us build that network by joining the Weston County Livestock Emergency Response Team interest list.

📱 Scan the QR code on our flyer or visit https://forms.gle/hUF6dNVmyDu8wTzM9

10/12/2026

When grass is short and feed costs are high, having a plan matters.
Join us for an evening focused on practical strategies for feeding livestock through drought conditions. Hear from feed representatives and UW Extension agriculture educators as they share information, resources, and ideas to help you navigate challenging feed situations.

Topics will include:
🐄 Feed options & alternatives
🌾 Making the most of available forage
📊 Evaluating feed quality and nutritional needs
💰 Managing feed costs

RSVP to the Weston County Extension Office at 746-3531 by October 18th

10/12/2026

Whether you're preserving garden-fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, or jams, using the latest research-based recommendations helps keep your food safe and delicious. Follow along each week as University of Wyoming Extension shares simple tips to help you preserve your harvest with confidence.
https://bit.ly/3Vh3Eas

10/10/2026

Today is the last day to enroll any 5-18 year olds for FREE in 4-H. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office at 307-746-3531.

10/08/2026

🐄 Introducing the Weston County Livestock Emergency Response Team (LERT)!

Emergencies don't wait for the right time. Wildfires, severe storms, transportation accidents, and other disasters can impact livestock operations with little warning.

That's why Weston County Emergency Management and UW Extension – Weston County are partnering to create the Weston County Livestock Emergency Response Team (LERT).

Our goal is simple:
✅ Connect local resources
✅ Build relationships before emergencies happen
✅ Improve livestock emergency preparedness
✅ Support producers when they need it most

We're currently building an interest list of individuals, businesses, and organizations that would like to stay informed, attend trainings, and learn how they can assist during livestock emergencies.

Whether you're a livestock producer, veterinarian, livestock hauler, equipment owner, volunteer, or simply someone who wants to help, we'd love to hear from you.

📱 Scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/P8uijLUcXJTxKbej9

Together, we can build a stronger, more prepared Weston County.

Weston County Emergency Management and UW Extension are forming a Livestock Emergency Response Team (LERT) to strengthen livestock emergency preparedness before, during, and after disasters. No one ranch, agency, or volunteer can do it alone—but together we can be ready when our neighbors need us ...

10/07/2026

FARM AND RANCH MANAGERS heading into 2027 face a familiar problem with an added complication. Fertilizer, fuel, machinery, financing, labor, and other production inputs are expensive. At the same time, no one knows with certainty what many of those inputs will cost when they are actually needed. As of its September 3 forecast, USDA estimates total U.S. farm production expenses at $492.8 billion for 2026, up 4.5 percent from 2025. Fertilizer, lime, and soil conditioner expenses are forecast up 15.3 percent, while fuel and oil expenses are up 28.8 percent ...

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10/06/2026

Whether you're preserving garden-fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, or jams, using the latest research-based recommendations helps keep your food safe and delicious. Follow along each week as University of Wyoming Extension shares simple tips to help you preserve your harvest with confidence.

https://bit.ly/3Vh3Eas

10/05/2026

Whether you're preserving garden-fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, or jams, using the latest research-based recommendations helps keep your food safe and delicious. Follow along each week as University of Wyoming Extension shares simple tips to help you preserve your harvest with confidence.

http://bit.ly/3z2LPo3

10/03/2026

Ready to preserve your garden fruits and veggies from this year's bounty? Stop by the Extension Office at 204 W Main Street in Newcastle to pick up your free Preserving Food in Wyoming book.

We also have several Cooking it Up! recipe books that may give you some new favorites.

10/03/2026