Upcoming Workshops:
Agriculture & Air Quality Symposium 8:30am-4:00pm
- Fort Morgan: February 16, 2012 at the Steakout Restaurant (19592 E 8th Ave, Fort Morgan)
- Lamar: February 17, 2012 at the Lamar Community Building (610 S 6th St, Lamar)
- Members of the agriculture and air quality technical workgroup hope to engage with agricultural producers to address nitrogen transport and deposition. Through the symposiums, agricultural producers can expect to: 1) Learn how to help reduce nitrogen deposition impacts and preserve RMNP and other lands for future generations 2) Learn how nitrogen is transported regionally and how agricultural operations remote from the Park are thought to be contributing to increased deposition levels 3) See how Best Management Practices can increase efficiency and reduce nitrogen loss, keeping more on the farm for crops and lowering costs for producers 4) See how voluntary actions today can reduce the need for future ammonia regulations.
- Please RSVP to Landon Gates at Landon@capitalfocusllc.com or 970-218-0284.
2012 Ag Big & Small Conference
- February 15th & 16th, 2012
- Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton
- Featuring sessions from farmers, ag professionals, and scientists for commercial crops and livestock producers engaged in direct market and/or wholesale and organic, biological, or low input production systems, PLUS sessions for small acreage non-commercial producers and small acreage managers.
Forestry Webinar Series
Windbreak Design and Maintenance in Colorado
March 1, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:00pm MT
Participants will learn how to plan and plant a proper windbreak, including site selection, soil considerations and species selection. If you already have a windbreak in place, learn about proper care, maintenance, and wildlife protection. Planting a windbreak on your property can provide numerous benefits including energy savings and habitat for wildlife. Presented by Megan Lowery, Conservation and Education Tech. for West Greeley Conservation District. To register go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDRPN2JkVElSd1JJY2drQmFvLVBMWVE6MQ#gid=0
Proper Tree Care Practices for Small Acreage Landowners
March 7, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm MT
Join Colorado State University Extension for a 1-hour webinar to discuss suitable plant selection and planting techniques, winter and summer watering, how to make proper pruning cuts, and when and how to apply fertilizers. Presented by Vince Urbina, Assistant Staff Forester, Colorado State Forest Service. To register go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFFPbTB6QXppbk9MS3M4YkNIbnZwM1E6MQ#gid=0
Major Forest Health Concerns for Small Acreage Landowners
March 14, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm MT
Sky Stephens, Forest Entomologist with the Colorado State Forest Service will provide the most up to date information on what is affecting your forest lands and what to look out for related to insects, disease, and invasive forest plants including some great tips on what you can do to mitigate these impacts. To register go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDIwRlhYSkVPTk1oa1JPVGd2YjdzMUE6MQ#gid=0
Best Management Practices (BMPs) on Small Acreages
April 11, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:00pm MT
In this webinar, you will learn about how to implement specific management techniques to ensure protec-tion of natural resources. This topic will touch on preserving water quality, soil health, and how to accom-plish resource protection. Presented by Greg Sundstrom and Rich Edwards with the CSFS. To register go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDM5UkNJQkpKbXkxc0IyMWJFbWpRU3c6MQ#gid=0
Wildlife Habitat Improvements for Forests in Colorado
April 18, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm MT
Learn how to manage your woodland for habitat improvement of certain wildlife species. The webinar will also discuss what to do in case of encroachment and how to fence with wildlife in mind. Riparian area live-stock impacts and in-stream habitats will also be discussed by Russell Knight, Biologist from the NRCS. To register go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGw3RUQ5YUdZX19ma0VSZmVYcGV3cXc6MQ#gid=0
September 2010 Extreme Makeover Workshop
Videos of the Equipement Management, Animal Management, Grazing Management, and Manure Management sessions coming soon.
Watch Us On You-Tube:
June 2010 Walking Weed Tour at Frank State Wildlife Area
February 2010 Small Acreage Workshop
