Platte County Extension Office

Platte County Extension Office "Extending Knowledge, Changing Lives"

05/28/2026

You can have the Barnyards & Backyards magazine delivered to your mailbox for just $13/year! With 4 issues full of informative content about rural living in Wyoming, it's something to look forward to!
Subscribe here: https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/magazine/subscribe.html

05/28/2026

It's National Egg Month! Eggs are a great source of protein and other nutrients. One of the easiest ways to eat an egg is hard-boiled. Hard-boiled eggs are easy to add to salads or just grab as an on-the-go snack. Don't know how to make them?
Check out our recipe here: https://uwyocnp.org/cb/hard-boiled-eggs/

05/28/2026

If you are interested in starting a new venture with small livestock, have you considered rabbits? There are many varieties of domestic rabbits to choose from, and they can be used for show, meat, wool, or simply as pets!

https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2015/spring/042015bbrabbithabit.pdf

05/15/2026

It's day 2 of Every Kid Healthy Week! Snacks are a big part of children's days, and we want to share an easy, healthy snack that you and your child can make together. These peanut butter balls are perfect to grab on the go before sports, clubs, or after school. Check out the recipe here: https://uwyocnp.org/cb/peanut-butter-balls/

05/15/2026

Happy Earth Day!
Here are a few articles about using alternative energy in Wyoming:
Solar electric vs. solar thermal:
https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2014/spring/042014bbsolarpvthermal.pdf
Small wind systems:https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2009/spring/small-wind-insert-2009-03.pdf
A WY landowner shares his experience in a series of videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMicrbLYtI4&list=PL139C50E735A660B5

05/15/2026

It's National Picnic Day — and we think that's the perfect excuse to take Every Kid Healthy Week outside! Grab a blanket, pack some nutritious bites, and share a meal with your little ones in the fresh air. Healthy habits can happen anywhere — even on a blanket in the grass!

05/15/2026

Keeping horses on a regular health maintenance plan is important for performance and general well-being.
Read this short summary of infectious diseases in horses:https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2005/fall/horse-health-fall-barnyards-2005.pdf
Horse Nutrition:https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2012/spring/042012bbhorsecare.pdf
Spring Equine Vaccines (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vPcjNfonF0

05/15/2026

Pretzels and peanut butter baked into a gooey bar? Trust us, it works! These bars pack in protein and whole grains so you can snack smart without sacrificing flavor. Find the recipe here: https://uwyocnp.org/peanut-butter-pretzel-bars/

05/15/2026

If a backyard pig project is on your mind, don't pass over the details with a just a grunt!
Here are a few resources for selecting a pig and providing appropriate housing:
1https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2023/summer/0724pork.pdf
2https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/resources/domestic-animals/pork-or-pets.pdf

Address

57 Antelope Gap Road
Wheatland, WY
82201

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+13073223667

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