Natrona County Extension

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Save the date for the inaugural 2027 High Plains Sheep Symposium, February 18-19 in Casper, WY.

This producer-focused event will bring together practical learning, panels, Q&A, and time to compare notes with people working across the sheep industry. The format includes two half-day sessions and a networking social. Registration information will be announced soon.

Save Feb. 18-19, 2027, and share this post with another sheep producer.

09/02/2026

Cut flowers can add grace to any space! Here are a few resources to help ensure your efforts to grow cut flowers in Wyoming result in a satisfactory outcome!
B&B article about cut flowers:https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2022/summer/0722cutflowers.pdf

Video presentation from the 2026 Harvest Wyoming Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35yp8z8M4jA&list=PLatRL3CE6HDg&index=3

09/01/2026

🛒 Shop Smart. Eat Well. Save Money! 🥕💰

A little meal planning can go a long way! Before you shop:

📝 Make a grocery list and stick to it.
🏷️ Use coupons—but only for items you need.
💰 Compare unit prices to find the best deal.
👀 Don’t be fooled by eye-level displays, big packages, or “buy more” promotions.
🌡️ Keep food safe by picking up cold foods last and refrigerating them quickly.

Plan ahead, shop smart, save money, and make healthy choices! 🍎🥦

Planning, couponing and comparing helps save money

09/01/2026

Can you really walk your way to fitness? You bet! 👟

Walking is one of the easiest ways to get moving—and for most people, it’s safe, simple, and FREE!

Ready to reap the benefits of walking? Start where you are, take it one step at a time, and find ways to keep yourself motivated. Whether it’s a stroll around the neighbourhood or a brisk walk with a friend, every step counts! 💪❤️

09/01/2026

🚨 **Emergency preparedness is about more than having supplies on hand.**

We often think about emergency kits, evacuation routes, and family plans—but what about our health needs? 💙

Medications, chronic health conditions, mobility, and access to medical care can all affect how well we manage during and after an emergency.

**Take a few minutes to include your health needs in your emergency plan. Being prepared today can make a big difference when you need it most.**

When preparing for an emergency, the focus is often on stockpiling supplies, creating family emergency plans, and identifying evacuation routes or shelter locations. Local communities establish alert systems and transparent communication networks to support these efforts. However, while logistics ar...

09/01/2026

Cooler temperatures can actually be ideal for several vegetables. If you’re planting in late August or early September, consider fast-growing, cool-season crops like radishes, spinach, kale, turnips, and Swiss chard.

Keep in mind that planting dates vary across Utah due to differences in elevation, climate, and first-frost dates. Choose fast-maturing varieties and check your local first-frost date before planting. Crops planted this late may also need some protection if temperatures drop quickly.

A little planning now can mean fresh vegetables from your garden well into fall!

09/01/2026

One year. Measurable progress for Wyoming sheep and wool.

The 2025–26 UW Sheep Program and Wyoming Wool Initiative Annual Report highlights student learning, producer partnerships, applied research and new market opportunities.

Click the link to read the report: bit.ly/UW-Sheep-Impact

09/01/2026

🍂 September is here, and Ready, Set, Thrive! is heading into the final month.

Complete 4 September activities to earn this month’s reward. If you completed July and August, finish September and submit your completion forms to earn a Wyoming State Parks Annual Day Pass.

Register here: https://bit.ly/RegisterRST2026

September activities include simple ways to visit a farmers’ market, make colorful meals, move outside, save seeds, bike, dance and help your community. 🥕🚲💃

Just joining now? You can still earn the September reward.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 307-777-6011.

Which September activity would your family try first?