2013 Landowner Workshops & Events
Posted April 8, 2013 at 5:29 am by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is presenting a couple of cool workshops this month:
Growing Great Grass – A free workshop by SJI Conservation District
Growing Great Grass
Pasture Management Techniques to Increase Production for Horses & Livestock as well as Prevent Weeds & Mud
Learn basic techniques you can implement this spring to have healthy, productive pastures all through the summer and fall.
Topics include:
- Managing grazing areas
- Weed identification & control
- Seed selection and how grasses grow
- Improving your soil
- Maintaining your pastures for optimum production & animal health
Bonus: The San Juan Island workshop is being held on an award winning farm with bountiful pastures and sleek, happy animals – meet the owners and get great ideas to implement on your own farm!
Presenters include:
Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water, San Juan Islands Conservation District and Judy Jackson of San Juan County Noxious Weed Board.
Register at:
San Juan Island: greatpasturessanjuan.eventbrite.com
Orcas Island: greatpasturesorcas.evenbrite.com
April 19th * San Juan Island, 4:30-7:30pm * FREE!
April 20th * Orcas Island, 1:00-4:00pm * FREE!
Creating Success – A free workshop by SJI Conservation District
Creating Success in Your Small Farm Education Program
This workshop is geared for agency staff and organizations who work with horse and small acreage livestock owners.
The focus is on
- Knowing your audience
- Presenting meaningful material
- Using other professionals as resources
- Getting the word out.
Alayne Blickle from Horses for Clean Water and Matt Livengood, previous District Chair at King Conservation District and education professional are the presenters. They will share with you the many successes from their own education programs and events.
Register at: smallfarmeducation.eventbrite.com
April 20th * San Juan Island * 8:45 – 10:45am
$15 for non-SJICD staff * coffee & light breakfast
For more information…
(360) 378-6621
540 Guard Street, #150 in Friday Harbor
www.sanjuanislandscd.org
info [@] sanjuanislandscd.org
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