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…
Jackson Hole Wildlife Symposium
Jackson Center for the Arts 240 S. Glenwood St., Jackson, WY, United StatesBuilding successful strategies for conservation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This year’s symposium will focus on living in coexistence with wildlife and each other while sustaining a healthy future for all in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). The day-long event will examine the broad issues, policies, and science of the GYE using Grand Strategy, a set of principles and…
RVCC’s 19th Annual Meeting
Stanford Sierra Conference Center at Fallen Leaf Lake 130 Fallen Leaf Road, South Lake TahoeThis year’s Annual Meeting sessions will explore the emerging vision for rural western communities rooted in the stewardship economy - an economy shaped by the need, and responsibility, to manage for the sustainability of both land and communities. What practices, strategies, investments and policies will lead to thriving landscapes and people in the face of environmental challenges…
Regenerate 2023
Santa Fe Convention Center 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesEach year, the Quivira Coalition, Holistic Management International, and the American Grassfed Association collaborate to convene ranchers, farmers, conservationists, land managers, scientists and thought leaders to share knowledge, build community, and create a culture of resilience and regeneration. Join WLA this year to explore regenerative agriculture at every scale — from microbial soil communities to…
Working Lands Happy Hour – Sustaining Working Lands of the Upper Green River
Sublette County Public Library 155 S. Tyler Ave, Pinedale, WY, United StatesSublette County Library, Lovatt Room in Pinedale, WY Join Sublette County producers, Wyoming agencies, and partners to talk about the importance of working lands and the tools that support them. Following a producer panel, agencies and the Western Landowner Alliance will provide short presentations about the tools available through the USDA/WY Big Game Conservation Partnership,…
Preparing for Wolf Reintroduction: A Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association Meeting
Garfield County Fairgrounds & Events Center 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United StatesHoly Cross Cattlemen’s Association, in partnership with the Western Landowners Alliance, is hosting a meeting on preparing for wolf reintroduction on November 7th from 3-7 PM in Rifle, CO. The meeting will connect producers with information and resources relevant to wolf management, livestock damage compensation, and conflict mitigation in advance of the planned reintroduction this…
Weaver Ranch Field Day: Reversing the Dust Bowl
Weaver Ranch Causey, NM, United StatesCome learn about efforts to bring prairie life back to abandoned fields affected by the dust bowl, via innovative organic amendment applications such as compost, biochar and bale grazing. New Mexico State University's Dr. Rajan Ghimire will discuss his research related to soil health and organic amendments, Amy Larsen will talk about Quivira's case studies…
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…
Colorado Ag Water Summit
Larimer County Fairgrounds 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO, United StatesJoin farmers, ranchers, and water managers from around the state to discuss water issues impacting the agricultural community. Topics include: The Colorado River: Building a Statewide Ag Response Is WOTUS Dead? Drought Resilience Projects Around the State Taking Advantage of Federal Funding and Investing in Irrigation Infrastructure for The Future Colorado State University TAPS (Testing…
Eco-Ag Conference
Northern Kentucky Convention Center 1 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY, United StatesEvery year, the Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show sets a new standard for innovative and practical learning in modern agriculture. Each moment of programming is thoughtfully curated to provide useful, practical and measurable information and connections that you can apply to your operation. Join us for the main conference and trade show on Dec. 6-7…