Park County climate, soils, plants short
course in Powell and Cody
Jan 3, 2008 - Session 1: “Wyoming Climate”
Jan 11, 2008 -
Session 2: “Soils”
Jan 17, 2008 -
Session 3: “Plants”
More information at
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/UWAG/news.asp
AIMe (Ag-Based Innovative Marketing Expo) 4th annual
January 8, 2008
More info at
http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/ag/ag_generalmarketing.aspx
Fremont
County Farm and Ranch Days
January 30-31,
2008 - Riverton, WY
Contact the Fremont Co. Cooperative Extension Service
(307) 332-1044
for more information
Leaving a
Lasting Legacy (end of life
and estate issues)
January, 30 2008 -
Lyman, WY
Contact Cole Ehmke, University of Wyoming for more
information 307-766-3782
Wyoming
Groundskeepers and Growers Association Annual Conference
January 30 –
February 1, 2008
More
information at
www.wgga.org
Wyoming
Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Conference
Feb 1-2, 2008
Contact Kerin Clark, Wy Farm
Bureau Federation 307-532-2002 for more information
www.wyfb.org
WESTI Ag
Days
February 5-6,
2008 - Worland, WY
Call the Washakie Co. Cooperative Extension office for more information (307)
347-3431
Leaving a
Lasting Legacy (end of life
and estate issues)
February 13, 2008 -
Cody and Powell, WY
Contact Cole Ehmke, University of Wyoming for more information 307-766-3782
Lincoln Co. Water Quality Workshop
February 13, 2008 -
Afton, WY
For more information contact the Star Valley Conservation District at
307-885-7823
bashworth@starvalleycd.org or Hudson Hill at the Lincoln County Coop
Extension Office at 307-885-3132
hrhill@uwyo.edu
(Agenda)
Organic &
Natural – What are they? Workshop
Friday, Feb
15, 2008 -
Powell, WY
Call 754-8836 for more information
Crook Co. Septics and Water Quality Workshop
February 26, 2008
For more information contact the Crook County Natural Resource District at
307-283-2501
Lincoln Co. Land Planning – Living near surface water Workshop
February 28, 2008
Covered lots of info on septics, riparian buffers and storm water control
For more information contact the Star Valley Conservation District at
307-885-7823
bashworth@starvalleycd.org or Hudson Hill at the Lincoln County Coop
Extension Office at 307-885-3132
hrhill@uwyo.edu
Agenda
Small
Acreage Workshop in Riverton
February 28, 2008
Agenda
For more
information contact the Lower Wind River Natural Resource District at
307-856-7524 Ext. 3
Hot Springs Co. Small Acreage
Workshop
February 28, 2008
Agenda
For more information contact the Hot Springs County Weed & Pest Control District
at 307-864-2278
Sheridan Small Acreage Workshop
March 8, 2008
Joe and Arlene
Watt
Agriculture
Center at
Sheridan
College, Sheridan, WY
Topics included pruning, low-water landscapes, septic
system planning and subdivision developments and water rights.
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Powell Small Acreage Workshop
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
U. W. Research and Extension
Center
747 Road 9,
Powell,
Wyoming
We learned about trees and other plants that work well in the
Powell area, grazing management, irrigation, living with wildlife, weeds, xeriscape and maintenance of landscaping and go on a bus tour to take a closer
look at topics discussed.
Agenda
Star
Valley Soils - Properties and Limitations Workshop
March 13, 2008
4-H Exhibit Building
Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Afton, WY
For more information contact the Star Valley Conservation District at
307-885-7823
bashworth@starvalleycd.org or Hudson Hill at the Lincoln County Coop
Extension Office at 307-885-3132
hrhill@uwyo.edu
Flyer
Johnson County Small Acreage Workshop
"How to Manage Horse Grazing on Small Acreages"
Dates: March 20, 27 and April 10, 2008
Johnson County Fairgrounds Community Building
Buffalo, WY
More information
For more information contact Blaine Horn at the Johnson County Cooperative
Extension Service Office at
307-684-7522 bhorn@uwyo.edu
Crook
County Small Acreage Workshop
Monday, March 24th, 2008
Sundance, WY
Crook County Basement
Meeting Room
Topics included: Creating an inviting habitat for birds and other wildlife on
your property; Tree/Shrub Planting Tips; and Windbreak and Living Snow Fence
Design
CCNRD TREE ORDER FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS WORKSHOP
There will be hands on activities, presentations and time for
questions/discussion
Agenda
Star
Valley Pasture Management and Weed Control Workshop
March 27, 2008
4-H Exhibit Building
Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Afton, WY
For more information contact the Star Valley Conservation District at
307-885-7823
bashworth@starvalleycd.org or Hudson Hill at the Lincoln County Coop
Extension Office at 307-885-3132
hrhill@uwyo.edu
Flyer
Casper Small Acreage Workshop
March 27, 2008
Cooperative Extension Building
2011 Fairgrounds Road
Casper, Wyoming 82604
Topics included Water-Wise Plants, Nuts and Bolts of Spring Weed Management, and
New Age Windbreaks
Contact: Nancy at (307) 235-9400.
Agenda
Cody
Small Acreage Workshop: Living On A Few Acres
April 4-5, 2008
Holiday Inn, 1701 Sheridan Ave
Cody, Wy
For more information contact the Cody Conservation
District at (307)
587-6763 or
codycd@vcn.com
Agenda
Washakie County Small Acreage
Workshop
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
Agenda
Two concurrent sessions at:
Community Center
1200 Culbertson Ave
Worland, WY
Call the Washakie Co. Cooperative Extension office (307) 347-3431 or the
Washakie County Conservation District office (307) 347-2456 ext. 191 for more
information
Feeding the
Lander Valley Workshop
April 12, 2008
Sinks
Canyon Center—50 Field Station Road
Lander, WY
Topics included:
Composting,
Fencing,
Raised gardens,
herbs & vegetables
Growing apples, berries & grapes
Full Agenda
Sheridan County Small Acreage Workshop
"How to Manage Horse Grazing on Small Acreages"
Dates: April 3, 17 and 24th
Old Highland Park School
Sheridan, WY
For more information contact Blaine Horn at the Johnson County Cooperative
Extension Service Office at
307-684-7522 bhorn@uwyo.edu
Honey Bee Seminar
April 16, 2008
EOC room, basement Park County Courthouse
Cody, WY
Article on seminar
Star
Valley Backyard Wildlife Habitat Workshop
April 17, 2008
4-H Exhibit Building
Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Afton, WY
For more information contact the Star Valley Conservation District at
307-885-7823
bashworth@starvalleycd.org or Hudson Hill at the Lincoln County Coop
Extension Office at 307-885-3132
hrhill@uwyo.edu
Flyer
Platte
County Small-Acreage Workshop
Monday, April 21
First State Bank Conference Center 1405 16th St
Wheatland
Topics included:
Establishing and Maintaining Trees for windbreaks and landscapes, Pasture
Management and Establishing pasture grasses, Irrigation water – understanding
irrigation laws and rights, Wildlife habitat development, and Use of Portable
Electric Fence
For more
information, contact Dallas Mount at the Platte County UW CES office at (307)
322-3667or
dmount@uwyo.edu, or the
Platte County Resource District at (307) 322-9060
Agenda
Goshen
County Small-Acreage Workshop
Tuesday, April 22
James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC)
2753 State Highway 157
Lingle
Topics includes:
Establishing and Maintaining Trees for windbreaks and landscapes, Pasture
Management and Establishing pasture grasses, Irrigation water – understanding
irrigation laws and rights, Wildlife habitat development, and Use of Portable
Electric Fence
For more
information, contact Dallas Mount at (307) 322-3667or
dmount@uwyo.edu
at the Platte County UW CES office or Wayne Tatman at the Goshen County UW CES
office at (307) 532-2436 or
wtatman@uwyo.edu.
Agenda
Lyman "Living
on a Few Acres" Small Acreage Workshop
April
22, 2008
Lyman Town Hall
Lyman, WY
Topics included: Hands-on Weed Control, Small Pasture Management, Business
Opportunities on Small Acreages, Septic System Maintenance and Remediation Cost
Share Program.
Call the Uinta County Cooperative Extension
Office 307-783-0570 or the Uinta County Conservation District 307-787-3794.
Cheyenne Area
Small-Acreage Workshop
Wednesday, April 23
Laramie County Fairgrounds (Old Archer Research Station)
(I-80 take Archer exit, go south and follow signs)
Cheyenne
Topics included:
Establishing and Maintaining Trees for windbreaks and landscapes, Pasture
Management and Establishing pasture grasses, Irrigation water – understanding
irrigation laws and rights, Wildlife habitat development, and Use of Portable
Electric Fence
For
information, contact Dallas Mount at the Platte County UW CES office at (307)
322-3667or
dmount@uwyo.edu, or Rex
Lockman at the Laramie County Conservation District at (307) 772-2600
Agenda
Star
Valley Water-wise Landscaping and Irrigation Management Workshop
April 24, 2008
4-H Exhibit Building
Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Afton, WY
For more information contact the Star Valley Conservation District at
307-885-7823
bashworth@starvalleycd.org or Hudson Hill at the Lincoln County Coop
Extension Office at 307-885-3132
hrhill@uwyo.edu
Flyer
Wyoming State Master Gardener
Conference
April 25 - April 27, 2008
Cody, Wyoming
Who Should Attend:
MASTER GARDENERS who need to accumulate
continuing educational hours.
AVID GARDENERS who are interested in specialty
gardening techniques in the Rocky Mountains.
HOMEOWNERS who want to expand their landscapes into
one or more of our featured specialty garden areas.
LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS who want updated
information on specialty garden techniques or
practices.
Weston County Small Acreage Workshop
May 3, 2008
USDA Service Center Building in Newcastle
Cancelled due to bad
weather. Rescheduled for June 28, 2008
Basin
Small Acreage Workshop
May 10, 2008
Basin Fairgrounds
315 Holdrege
Basin, Wyoming
Topics included: Developing Irrigated Pastures and Stocking Rates, Weed
Identification, Manure Management, Sprayer Calibration, Irrigation and Water
Rights Issues and Trees and Landscaping
Contact: Ruth Richards, Weed and Pest at (307)
765-2855 or Janet Hallsted, SBHCD at (307) 765-2663.
Flyer
Agenda
Small
Acreage Workshop
May 10, 2008
Lander, WY
Topics included grass choices and care for pasture and landscaping, trees -
choosing, planting and care, weeds - how to id and manage.
Agenda
Carbon Co. Small Acreage Workshop
May 17th, 2008
Fishers Arena
Next to Buck Springs Arena & Track
Saratoga, WY
Topics included: Windbreak design, Living Snow Fences & placement of Snow Fences,
Weed Identification and Management, Pasture management: , Manure Management,
Composting, Tree Species, Tree diseases & pests & management options, Noxious
Weed Identification, Sagebrush Management, Water Quality, Quantity, and
Permitting, Xeriscape Landscaping,a nd Pasture Renovation or Improvement
Please contacting: Jean Runner (307) 326-8156 or Carbon
County Extension Office 307-328-2642
Flyer
Albany Co. Small Acreage Workshop
May 31, 2008
Cooperative Extension Classroom
Albany Co. Fairgrounds
Laramie, WY
Topics included: Tree/shrub selection and diseases; Water quality and
wellhead protection; Selecting and planting native grasses to reduce erosion
For more information contact Kellie Chichester, Albany Co. Cooperative Extension
Service (307) 721-2571 kelliec@uwyo.edu or
the Laramie Rivers Conservation District (307) 721-0072
Flyer
Mountain Pine Beetle Education Field
Day
June 12, 2008
Natrona County Nordic Ski Lodge
Casper, WY
Workshop covered beetle identification, its life cycle and prevention and
control techniques. There will be a short presentation inside with the rest of
the activities outside so dress for the outdoors.
Contact Deena McDaniels, Natrona County Conservation District at (307)234-4022
or deena.hood@wy.nacdnet.net for additional information.
Flyer
Horse Management Workshop
June 14, 2008
Museum of the American West
1445 West Main Street
Lander, WY
For more information contact the Popo Agie
Conservation District (307-332-3114) or the Fremont County Cooperative Extension
office at 307-332-1044
Sheridan Small Acreage Workshop
June 21, 2008
University
of Wyoming, Sheridan
Research and
Extension
Center
663 Wyarno Rd.,
Sheridan, WY
6 miles East on Hwy 336 (5th
St) from Rock Stop
Topics included Grazing Management, Proper Irrigation Scheduling,
Weed Control, Question & Answer session and a tour of the Station.
For more information contact:: Britni or Adrienne at
(307) 737-2415
Agenda
Albany
Co. Pasture Planning and Management Workshop
When: Thursday June 26, 2008
Where: U.W. Hansen Arena
Resource Specialists from the Laramie Rivers Conservation District
talked about Grazing Management strategies on Small Acreages. They
then moved to a field location to view a property with an active
Grazing Management Plan
Water-Wise Plants: A Talk & Tour
June 28, 2008
Albany Co Public Library
310 South 8th, Laramie, WY
Flyer
Natrona Weed Management Small Acreage
July 2nd, 2008
Casper Ag Extension
Building
2011 Fairgrounds Road
Field Site:
Coates Road
SPEAKER: Brian Connely,
Natrona
County
Weed
& Pest Education Coordinator
Learn to identify some of the common problem weeds in our area and how to start
a weed management plan for your property.
For more information, contact Amanda Preddice
or Emily Eschbacher 307-261-5436, ext. 110, or
emily.eschbacher@rcdnet.net
