Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
April 25-26, 2017 The 2017 Colorado Envirothon will be held at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock, Colorado. Entry deadline is April 4, 2017. Annual Team Criteria & Topics The competition is for students in grades 9-12. Teams can be created from organizations (i.e. 4-H club, FFA club or any other sanctioned local, regional, […]
As you drive around Double El Conservation District, you might notice some hills spotted here and there. They don’t look like a natural hill but appear to be manmade. If you look closely, they are situated across a drainage, like a dam. But there is no water behind it. A natural question is “Why build […]
Are you are a crop or livestock producer or property owner interested in the changing landscape of no-till and grazing management? If so, this event is for you. Farming Evolution 2017 is a 2 day event, tickets cost $35 both days (includes lunch) or $25 single day. Topics Wednesday: Understanding Soil Health Assessments Understanding the […]
January 31 – February 1 2017 The 29th annual High Plains No-Till Conference will be held at the Burlington Community Center on January 31 – February 1. Keynote speakers for the 2017 line-up include Chris Barron, Director of Operations for Carson and Barron Farms, Inc, Rudy Garcia, NRCS Regional Soil Health Specialist and Steve Tucker, […]
Join Ron Richards and the Yuma County Conservation District on Monday, January 23, 2017 in at the Kirk Lions Hall, Kirk, Colorado for this free workshop on assessing, managing and weathering drought on your rangeland. Schedule of Events Registration Workshop is Free of Charge. To register, contact the Yuma County Conservation District at 9710-332-3173 ext […]
Thoughts in General The standard answer from NRCS for years has been, “More pastures adds up to better range health.” The size of the place didn’t figure into the answer. Lately, we in the Simla office have been thinking the one answer fits all may not be the best answer for small acreage landowners. […]
Recently a topic of conversation at work was how to reach out to small acreage producers. There are a lot of small acreage producers in our area, but sadly a lot of them are doing nothing to protect or conserve the land they own. Our team includes many small acreage producers, as well as the […]
Recently a topic of conversation at work was how to reach out to small acreage producers. There are a lot of small acreage producers in our area, but sadly a lot of them are doing nothing to protect or conserve the land they own. Our team includes many small acreage producers, as well as the […]
Soil as Beginning of Plan – What Can I do with My Soil? The soil under your feet is the basis for all future plans. Especially when planning for your property. Let’s say you want to run 4 horses on 38 acres, grazing as much as possible for feed. Looking at what your soil can […]
Hybrid Toadflax is listed a noxious weed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, who advises: Yellow & hybrid toadflax (Linaria vulgaris & Linaria vulgaris x L. dalmatica) is a perennial escaped ornamental plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It develops an extensive root system, making control options varied. Yellow & hybrid toadflax displaces desirable plant communities reducing […]
