Wake Up Tri-Counties Katie Laleman Talks National Ag Week, Animal Rescue Class, Flower Potting Class, and Women in Ag Conference

In this episode of the Wake Up Tri-Counties Morning Show, host Jennifer Russell interviews Katie Laleman from the Henry County Farm Bureau as spring arrives and agricultural activities ramp up. Katie highlights several upcoming events, including a large animal rescue operations course on March 28th at Black Hawk East, co-sponsored by the Illinois Fire Service Institute and designed for first responders to learn emergency techniques for handling livestock. The event is free, includes lunch, and features live rescues and simulations. She also discusses the sold-out Women in Agriculture Conference on March 27th, which will feature keynote speaker and former news anchor turned full-time farmer, along with breakout sessions on business, legal matters, mental health, and empowerment. Additionally, a fun 'Gather & Grow' flower potting class is set for April 20th or 29th at Pink Prairie Gardens, where participants will create 16-inch potted arrangements with expert guidance and refreshments. The episode closes with a celebration of National Agriculture Week, emphasizing the importance of agriculture in daily life and education, especially for youth.