About this Event
A 5-part webinar series for landowners new to managing small-acreage farms or properties. The series will feature a broad overview of rural land management concepts including property planning, soil resources, water rights, septic management, pastures and grazing, weed management and small woodlands.
This program is held in collaboration with the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District and the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council's Working Lands Program.
Session schedule:
Jan. 14
"From the Ground Up: Planning for your property & managing your soil."
Learn how to start making a plan for property management and easy tools to get started. Get an overview of soil basics and strategies for how to protect, manage, and improve soil resources.
Jan. 21
"Rural Water Maintenance."
Discover ways to protect your drinking water resources by maintaining home wells and septic systems and get the scoop on irrigation water rights from our local watermaster.
Jan. 28
"Pasture & Grazing Systems."
Make the most of your livestock’s pastures by learning about nutrient and winter-time management and rotational grazing practices.
Feb. 4
"Weed & Pest Management."
Discover ways to identify and strategies to manage common weeds in our area. Learn about tools to support decision making and the basics of Integrated Pest management (IPM)
Feb. 11
"Woodlands and Wildlife."
Get an overview of how healthy trees grow and how to manage them through the years, as well as how to support wildlife on your property.
All sessions will be recorded for future viewing.
Event Details
See Who Is Interested
User Activity
No recent activity