Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
***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 […]
The Colorado Small Acreage Team invites you to join us for this free webinar! Residential Rainwater Harvesting in Colorado – Webinar April 26, 2017 at Noon, MT In this webinar we will be discussing the history of Colorado water rights and why the state is just now allowing residents to harvest rain water. We’ll also […]
Elbert County Extension is hosting a legacy-succession-estate planning workshop designed to help farm and ranch families to document their wishes and communicate to family members. Workshop held from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Ag Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, Colorado. Lunch served and workshop packets included. Featured Speaker Jeffrey Tranel, Regional Extension Specialist […]
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, […]
