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Oregon USDA’s Beginning Farmer Ranchers: In the Know Webinar
Are you new to farming or ranching, thinking about becoming a producer or serve this audience in your work? You’re invited to Oregon USDA’s Beginning Farmer Ranchers: In The Know virtual events 2023 and 2024. Oregon’s Beginning Farmer Rancher (BFR) Team and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) small farm and organic specialists are offering opportunities to learn…
Adapting to Water Scarcity Part 1: for Farmers and Ranchers
ZoomAs a follow-up to Soil for Water's 2022 Drought Resilience webinar series, renowned agronomist Dale Strickler returns to share updates on low-risk ways to drought-proof your farm or ranch. Five farmers adapting successfully to drought or water restrictions will share their knowledge. Then, it's an open mic for networking about what producers can do to…
Adapting to Water Scarcity Part 2: For Western Communities
ZoomCommunities and watersheds across the West face water scarcity that threatens catastrophe for agriculture and economies, the environment, and social well-being. Join Dale Strickler and presenters from across the West in a thoughtful discussion of how communities come together to thrive despite dry times. After hearing case studies highlighting promising adaptive strategies, it's your turn…
COCEWL Discussion Series
ZoomPlease join the Colorado Coalition to Enhance Working Lands to: Build important connections with other working land folks Broaden and deepen your understanding of pertinent topics Collaborate more effectively in our work toward healthier landscapes in Colorado. Third Thursdays beginning in September 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. on Zoom September 21 - What resources and gaps…
2023 Annual Water Seminar
CMU Meyer Ballroom 1455 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO, United StatesWanted: Durable Solutions on the Colorado River The Colorado River District presents its Annual Water Seminar at Colorado Mesa University's Meyer Ballroom. Keynote speakers include Colorado River District general manager Andy Mueller, Senator Michael Bennet, and journalist and author of Downriver, Heather Hansmann. Register for in-person or virtual attendance. In-person registration includes breakfast, box lunch…
Reviewing Agricultural Water Users’ Preferences for Addressing Water Shortages in the Colorado River Basin
Join co-authors Drew Bennett and Hallie Mahowald, as well as other water experts, for presentation of the findings of our survey of Agricultural Water Users in the Colorado River Basin. Read the Report: Agricultural Water Users’ Preferences for Addressing Water Shortages in the Colorado River Basin Watch the webinar on demand if you miss the live…
The New Era of Conservation: What Working Landscapes Bring to the Table
The Community Library in Ketchum, Idaho 415 Spruce Ave, Ketchum, ID, United StatesWestern Landowners Alliance presented this panel discussion on the New Era of Conservation in partnership with the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. The conversation focused on the importance of both private and public lands, the critical role of agriculture in conservation, and obstacles that landowners face in stewarding these landscapes. The panel will also discuss…
Quarterly webinar: Soil Sponge and Ecological Function
Mark your calendar for this fall’s webinar to be presented by Tip Hudson: The Art of Range Podcast, Wednesday, October 5th at 3 p.m. PST/ 4 p.m. MST Zoom link Tip Hudson is an Associate Professor at Washington State University Extension and host of The Art of Range Podcast. He specializes in rangeland and livestock…