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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:
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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
Available in Caldwell, Emmett, and Fruitland
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.
Click here for youth brochure
Click
here for youth scholarship brochure
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/
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