Soil Health Tech Tools Watch Party: Comet-Farm Wednesdays, August 12 and 26, 2020 5:30-7:00pm MDT Our second watch party of the year, focused on Comet-Farm, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12. RSVP to receive a confirmation email containing information about joining us via Zoom. At the end of this email you’ll find information […]
Compost Production Field Trip for Edgewood Soil Water Conservation District Residents! March 20, 2021 10:00 - 12:00 pm MDT FULL - Waitlist Only Learn how to compost from the small- to medium- scale to transform waste into a valuable soil amendment! Instead of food and agricultural waste going to the dump, learn two […]
Soil Health Tech Tools Watch Party: LandPKS Wednesdays, April 14 and 28, 2021 5:30-6:30pm MDT The free LandPKS mobile app can help you discover the potential of your land and monitor change over time. Use your mobile device for soil identification, land cover and soil health monitoring, land management and farm record keeping, and more.LandPKS […]
Please join us to learn all about all things electric fence! Jorge Ramirez of Taiban Creek Ranch in De Baca County, New Mexico will share how he manages his intensive rotational grazing system using electric fencing, and how this practice helps him manage for soil health on his rangeland. We will then discuss how to […]
In this workshop, Reid Hensen, Agricultural Economist and Ranch Planner will provide ranch/farm planners, Technical Service Providers and interested producers with a brief overview of how to use budgeting tools such as enterprise analysis and partial budgeting to help inform strategic decision making when working with producers on management plans. The workshop will develop common […]
Let's learn about some different ways to compost! Learn how to compost from the small- to medium- scale to transform waste into a valuable soil amendment! Instead of food and agricultural waste going to the dump, learn two methods (worm composting and aerated static pile composting) to make compost to use in your farm or […]
Register for one or both! Morning Workshop 8am - 1pm: Aerated Static Piles Aerated static piles are composting systems that use the naturally occurring microbial population in the feedstocks along with the appropriate oxygen supply and moisture to produce compost in a few weeks to months, making it a useful method for agriculture producers or […]
Introduction to Worm Composting, Aerated Static Pile Composting Plus supplies give-away for Edgewood Soil Water Conservation District Residents (Open to all but Edgewood residents given priority) Learn how to compost from the small- to medium- scale to transform waste into a valuable soil amendment! Instead of food and agricultural waste going to the […]
Let's make rock structures! Learn to build rock structures to armor soil that is in highly erodible areas. Quivira's Morika Hensley, will help participants identify erosion features on the landscape, select appropriate erosion control structures, and increase participants’ ability to build erosion control structures through hands-on experience. <p data-pm-slice="1 1 Morika Vorenberg Hensley has been […]
Join us at Tom Sidwell's JXRanch in Quay for this workshop geared toward agricultural producers to learn about soil physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soil. No experience with managing soil health is necessary, but we will also have time to share experiences with others. You will also learn in-field assessments of soil health, such as observing […]
Collaboration and conflict resolution is a key component of work - whether within a family agricultural operation or two agencies working together. There are tools to effective communication that can be learned and practiced that can build trust and improve outcomes. Training will be facilitated by Anne Lightsey. Anne is a professional mediator and corporate […]
Come learn about Biochar in Engle, NM! Biochar is an important emerging tool for productively dealing with organic wastes such as thinned woods, giving land stewards additional options for mitigating fire risk. Additionally, biochar can be used as an organic amendment that can help build productivity and is aligned with the healthy soil principles according […]
Come learn about Biochar! Biochar is an important emerging tool for productively dealing with organic wastes such as thinned woods, giving land stewards additional options for mitigating fire risk. Additionally, biochar can be used as an organic amendment that can help build productivity and is aligned with the healthy soil principles according to the NRCS. […]
Come learn about Biochar! Biochar is an important emerging tool for productively dealing with organic wastes such as thinned woods, giving land stewards additional options for mitigating fire risk. Additionally, biochar can be used as an organic amendment that can help build productivity and is aligned with the healthy soil principles according to the NRCS. […]
Do you educate or do outreach with the public or with farmers and ranchers? Do you want to help them build soil health? If so, this workshop will help you to facilitate engaging discussions and train people to do in-field soil tests to help farmers, ranchers, and the public to assess soil conditions and make […]