Double El Conservation District, in partnership with Colorado State Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service are hosting a free Windbreak and Tree Workshop on Monday, January 17, 2022. Location & Directions Workshop starts at 6:30 pm on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Liberty Plains Baptist Church Basement. Parking & entrance located on the […]
Local Work Group Meeting – July 13th
Double El Conservation District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) gives notice that it will hold a Local Work Group (LWG) meeting. The public meeting is being held to seek input from our constituents in developing conservation priorities for our local conservation concerns and direct NRCS programs. This meeting is open to the public. […]
Free Virtual Noxious Weed Control Workshop
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) promotes the use of biological control in pest management since the 1940s. The Palisade Insectary is home to the Biological Pest Control Program which manages about 20 different species of biologic control agents for use against both noxious weeds and insect pests. Join the free, virtual Zoom workshop, hosted […]
Free Windbreak Workshop – February 4, 2020
The Double El Conservation District is hosting a free Windbreak Workshop on February 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Sandy School cafeteria, 18091 CR 125, Simla, Colorado. (Just south of Hwy 24, east side of Simla) Topics Topics covered include trees selection, tree spacing, windbreak placement and tree planting and care. Door prizes will […]
Energy Smart Agriculture Workshop Series for Colorado Producers
Workshop Details: The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) will host a series of energy smart agriculture workshops in early December to detail energy savings and climate resiliency opportunities for farmers and ranchers. Created through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service, state government […]
Training Opportunities for 2018 Farm Bill
The USDA Farm Service Agency and Colorado State University will conduct trainings throughout Colorado regarding the 2018 Farm Bill and how it impacts your farming future. Topics: What is ARC-PLC How does ARC-PLC impact your farming future What are the deadlines for enrollments and elections How to use the online tools for making your decision […]
Pasture Management Seminar January 19th
Join Elbert County Extension for the third installment in their seminar series highlighting responsible land stewardship with experts in conservation, range, small acreage, and vegetation management. Speakers will address federal programs offered by the NRCS, rangeland inventories, small acreage management and seed mixes specific to Elbert County. Seminar Info & Registration Information When: January 19, […]
2019 Free Windbreak Workshop
Double El CD is hosting a free Windbreak Workshop on January 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Simla School Cafeteria 18091 CR 125, Simla, CO. Topics covered include tree selection, tree spacing, windbreak placement, and tree planting and care. Door prizes will be given away!! Refreshments will be served. Additionally, we have a Matching Grant […]
Free Windbreak & Tree Workshop – February 12th
Double El Conservation District (CD) will be conducting a free Windbreak Design and Tree Workshop on February 12th in Simla, Colorado. This is a great opportunity to learn how to plant seedling trees and windbreaks successfully. Workshop sponsored by Double El Conservation District, Simla Natural Resources Conservation Service and Colorado State Forest Service. Workshop Details: […]
Range Land Management Seminar – Canceled
***Seminar has been cancelled due to not meeting the minimum registration requirements of 10 people*** Double El and Agate Conservation Districts in partnership with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are sponsoring a free rangeland seminar August 26th, 2017, from 8:30 am -1:30. Attendees will gather at 17645 N Calhan Hwy, Calhan, for pasture visit to begin […]