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…
Trailing of the Sheep Festival
The Argyros Performing Arts Center 120 Main Street, Ketchum, United StatesJoin the 27th annual festival To gather, celebrate, present, and preserve the history and cultures of sheepherding in Idaho and the West. https://youtu.be/CwlilGi6k7s Western Landowners Alliance is proud to be a sponsor of Trailing of the Sheep and present a partner event on October 3rd at the Ketchum Library. Hope to see you there!
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…
Sustainable Ranching Workshop
Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership is hosting a workshop sharing ideas to increase the sustainability of ranching, rangelands, open spaces and culture. October 11th: Regenerative Grazing - Morning Session Speaker and panel discussion on innovative grazing practices to restore and rejuvenate our rangelands. Woodland Expansion & Vegetation Management - Afternoon Session Using Fire and other active…
2023 Symposium on Conservation Impact
CSU Spur Campus 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States5th Annual International Symposium The Symposium will bring together diverse thought leaders from across North America to share their insights on how to move beyond individual projects to lasting systemic change that will drive a nature-positive future. Attendees will learn about high-level challenges and opportunities that we all face in trying to solve these environmental…
Habitat for the Future: Exploring climate resilient riparian habitat
Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus 5901 S Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ, United StatesRiversEdge West is excited to announce that the third workshop of their 2023 workshop series, Habitat for the Future, will be on October 13th from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm at the Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus in Tucson, Arizona! We'll get into the weeds on climate-resilient riverside habitat with engaging talks from Dr. Sean Mahoney (University of Arizona), Dr.…
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…
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…
Grant Funds Available to Hire H-2A Workers: USDA Webinar and RMFU Assistance to Apply
Have you ever considered hiring H-2A workers? USDA recently announced the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program which provides $65 million dollars in incentives to participate in the H-2A program. Next week, NFU and RMFU will be hosting a joint informational webinar with USDA to provide an overview of the program, go over how to…
New Mexico Water Users Forum
The Western Landowners Alliance is establishing a landowner working group to develop landowner-supported recommendations to address water shortages and improve water resource management in New Mexico. Join us for the first of our monthly discussions on Wednesday, 10/25 at 5pm via Zoom. Our first discussion will focus on the New Mexico specific results of the recently released WLA and University…