Today, as we wait for the snow to melt with warmer temperatures next week, let’s discuss the employment outlook in agriculture and related careers.Ìý
Ellinwood resident and Â鶹¹ÙÍø Welding Program alum Devin Christiansen gets to work each day, puts on her safety gear at her station, and once she pulls down her welding helmet all the distractions of the world fade away while she focuses on her job as a welder at Primus Sterilizer in Great Bend.
Barton will host its ninth annual Career Technical Education Fair for students grades 8-12 to learn about different career options on Friday, Feb. 2, and it will feature demonstrations, hands-on activities, refreshments, and prizes.
The overall weather and moisture conditions are mush different than last year.Ìý The moisture has made a great deal of difference in the wheat crop compared to the last several years.Ìý
Barton Dance Theatre’s popular “Dancing with the Cougars,†fundraiser classes have returned for the spring with a line dancing class from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in Studio 34, and all proceeds go to support Â鶹¹ÙÍø Dance Theatre's trip to dance in New York City.Ìý
Barton and the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Foundation have announced their scholarship deadlines for the 2024-2025 school year.
The final two candidates in the search for Â鶹¹ÙÍø's next president will be visiting the Â鶹¹ÙÍø County area Jan. 16-19. The community is invited to public meetings to meet the candidates and ask their questions.
Barton will help area high school juniors plan for their futures at Junior Day, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Those interested can sign up at juniorday.bartonccc.edu through Feb. 1.
Many have the idea that during this time of year, crop producers can simply sit back and take it easy.Ìý While it may slow down a bit, there is still plenty to do and plan for.Ìý Today, what are good producers doing winter.
Barton will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen, and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 16.