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Living on the Land
Stewardship for Small Acreage Landowners

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:

  • Rodent & Wildlife Management

  • Animal Ownership,                 

  • Grazing, Caring for your Animals

  • Feeds and Feeding

  • Sustainable Farming,

  • Marketing Strategies

  • Farmers Markets and

  • 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

Available in Caldwell, Emmett, and Fruitland


Content: This course is designed to help small acreage landowners care for their land sustainably. Course topics include

  • What Do You Have and What Do You Want?

  • What Can You Do?

  • Selecting Farm Equipment

  • Enterprise Budgets

  • What to do About Weeds

  • Water Quality,

  • Market & Organic Gardening

  • Feeds and Feeding

  • Pasture Establishment and Renovation

  • Your Living Soil

  • Caring for Your Animals

  • 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.

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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/