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NEWS AND
EVENTS
2008 Living on the
Land Mini-Series Program
The Treasure Valley Living on the Land Mini Series,
sponsored by the University of Idaho Extension, is targeted
to small acreage landowners and hobby farmers. The four
week series begins the first week of April at sites in
Caldwell, Emmett, and Ontario, OR.
The
mini-series is open to new participants who are interested
in the topics:
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Rodent & Wildlife Management
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Animal Ownership,
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Grazing, Caring for your Animals
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Feeds and Feeding
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Sustainable Farming,
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Marketing Strategies
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Farmers Markets and
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Organic Production Practices
Caldwell classes will meet Monday evening from 6:30-9:30 pm
at the UI Caldwell Complex, 1904 E Chicago, beginning April
7th.
Download the Caldwell Registration Form.
Emmett classes will meet Tuesday afternoons from 1-4 pm at
the USDA Service Center, 1805 Highway 16, beginning April 8th.
Download the Emmett Registration Form.
Ontario classes will meet Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30
pm at the Holy Rosary Medical Center, 351 SW 9th,
beginning April 10th.
Download the Ontario Registration Form.
The cost at all locations is $10.00 per class or $35.00 for
all four classes. Registration forms may be picked up at
your local University of Idaho or Oregon State University
extension office or on-line at
http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/sustag/living_on_the_land.htm.
Pre-registration is required in early April so enough
supplies and materials are available. For more information
or to register call the Canyon County Extension office at
208-459-6003
2008 Living on the Land: Stewardship for Small Acreages
Course
Available in Caldwell, Emmett, and Fruitland
Click here for program poster
Click here for brochure
with program and
registration form
Click here for scholarship information
Content: This course is designed to help small acreage
landowners care for their land sustainably. Course topics
include
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What Do You Have and What Do You Want?
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What Can You Do?
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Selecting Farm Equipment
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Enterprise Budgets
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What to do About Weeds
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Water Quality,
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Market & Organic Gardening
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Feeds and Feeding
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Pasture Establishment and Renovation
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Your Living Soil
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Caring for Your Animals
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Grazing Management and much more!
Instructors: Stephanie Etter, Livestock Extension
Educator, Karen Frusti, Program Manager, Ada County Extension,
Rikki Wilson, Gem County Extension Educator, Tony McKammon,
Payette County Extension Educator, and guests.
Cost: $275 per unit (2 attendees). Class limited to 25 at
each location. Fee includes soil, water and forage tests, class
binder and tours. Scholarships available. Also available for
dual credit enrollment. A $25 deposit will reserve your seat.
For more information or to register, contact the Ada County
office:
5880 Glenwood
Boise, Idaho 83714
208-377-2107
http://extension.ag.uidaho.edu/ada/
2008 Small Farms Workshops on Direct Marketing, On-Farm
Liability and Food Safety from Farm to Table
Winter/Spring 2008, TBA
Regional workshop series presented by Rural Roots, University of
Idaho Extension, Idaho State Department of Agriculture and USDA
Risk Management Agency. Visit
http://www.ruralroots.org/Programs/workshops_conferences.asp
for more information
2007 Cultivating Success Sustainable Small Acreage Farming &
Ranching Course
October 25, 2007 -
March, 2008.
This course has students taking a realistic look at their goals
and resources, and helps them evaluate what type of small
acreage enterprise is right for them. Students are exposed to
all types of farming and ranching systems, guest farmers speak
to the class, and field trips are taken to local farms.
Classes will be held at the
Ada Community Library on Thursday evenings, bi-monthly.
To register contact
Instructor Mary Rohlfing
208-387-0131,morningowl@cableone.net
or the Ada County Extension office at
(208)377-2107
Find out
more at
www.cultivatingsuccess.org
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· The future of sustainable agriculture as
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