Drought Resources
We hope this information will be of some help during this extremly dry season.
“Drought Resources”

US Drought Monitor http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html

Selected drought resources from CSU Extension ABM http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/tranel/Drought%20Resources.htm

CSU Extension Drought and Fire Resources http://www.ext.colostate.edu/menu_drought.html

 

Upcoming Classes

Low Input Sustainable Grazing Workshop
Saturday, October 8, 2011
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pueblo County Conference Room
1001 Santa Fe, Pueblo, CO.
Register by Friday, September 30. $10/person or $15/couple
Lunch is included.
Download the flyer for more information.

If less than 10 people sign up for a workshop it may be cancelled.

Building Farmers and Ranchers.
Building Capacity, Building Community.
A series of 8 evening classes to provide intermediate and experienced farmers with the tools to refine and enhance their current practices; and to help new farmers explore farming as a business.

Presentations from local producers as well as regional and statewide experts

Applications and Registration due Friday, Oct. 14.
Registration is limited to 20, $160 for all 8 sessions

Wednesdays
October 26—December 14
Dinner: 5:30—6:30 pm
Class: 6:30-8:30 pm
Visit our office at 701 Court St., Suite C for registration forms and applications or download them here:

Building Farmers and Ranchers Registration
Application for New and Intermediate Farmers and Ranchers
Application for Experienced Farmers and Ranchers

View the class brochure to learn more or Call Emily Lockard at (719) 583-6566 for more information.

 

To learn more about the statewide Colorado Building Farmer program go to http://www.extension.colostate.edu/boulder/ag/CBF.shtml