Food plot seed available

By Grant Gelly, MDC Agent

Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:11 PM CST

The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering free food plot seed to local residents. The program is designed to give landowners food plot seed to be planted to benefit wildlife.

Seed offered is ladino clover. Seed will be given away on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9-11 a.m. at the Department of Conservation’s Forestry office located in the industrial park on Progress Drive. Seed will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with registration not necessary.

In addition, the local Quail Unlimited and National Wild Turkey Federation chapters will be offering other seed to benefit wildlife. They will also have information available about projects they are involved with and what they can provide to landowners interested in improving habitat. Information about their upcoming banquets will be available as well.

Now is the time of year to start thinking about food plots for wildlife. Clover and cereal grain food plots are beneficial to all types of wildlife. These types of seed are easy to plant and maintain. Just by simply working up the soil and broadcasting the seed is all that is needed to create a food plot. With spring just around the corner, a food plot will benefit deer, turkey, and upland game and improve the habitat on your property.

If you are interested in improving habitat on your property or hunting area or just want to stop by and get to know your local conservation groups this is the place to be. We look forward to seeing you on Feb. 16.

Missouri Democratic Party to select delegates Offenders keeping the local court busy