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SUMMARY:406 Grazing Academy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Registration Open for 406 Grazing Academy \nLearn More: 2022 406 Grazing Academy \nRanchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register for this year’s 406 Grazing Academy. The 3-day\, hands-on workshop is offered by the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)\, Montana State University (MSU) Extension Range Management\, and MSU’s Dan Scott Ranch Management Program. Additional partners include the Montana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and Winnett ACES.   \nParticipants will gain practical information to help them make strategic decisions for their ranch. Topics include economic optimum stocking rates\, diverse grazing strategies\, range monitoring\, extending the grazing season\, livestock-wildlife relations\, targeted grazing\, and coping with drought\, wildfire and poisonous plants. Successful Montana ranchers and other range managers from across the state will share their expertise and complement presentations by the educators.  \nThe workshop will be held June 7-9\, 2022. Classroom activities will occur in Lewistown\, MT at the Yogo Inn with field activities held on working ranches near Winnett\, MT.  \nRegistration is $150/person or $250 for two people from the same ranch. Registration covers educational materials\, noon and evening meals. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging expenses. \nRegistration closes May 16 and space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. To register\, contact Teresa at Judithbasincd@macdnet.org  or call 406-599-2311 ext. 107. To learn more\, contact Stacey Barta at 406-594-8481 (sbarta@mt.gov)\, Jeff Mosley at 406-994-5601 (jmosley@montana.edu)\, or Rachel Frost at 406-994-3724 (frost@montana.edu). [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nAgenda is still being finalized\, topics include\, but not limited to the following: \nDay 1 \n\nHealthy Plants\, Healthy Soils (plant growth and development\, mineral cycle\, energy flow\, water cycle\, soil health)\nBalancing Forage Supply with Livestock Demand\nStocking Rate and Stock Density (including economic optimum stocking rate)\nGrazing Concepts (timing\, intensity\, frequency\, selectivity)\n\nDay 2 \nField day \n\nReading the Range: Identification of Indicator Plant Species (small groups)\nReading the Range: Range Health Checklist (including hands-on practice\nUtilization Monitoring (including hands-on practice)\nPhoto Monitoring for Range Trend\n\nDay 3 \n\nGathering Time\nReview and Looking Forward\nRangeland Analysis Platform and Other Technology Tools Grazing Decisions for Drought and Wildfire\nCoping with Poisonous Plants\nRiparian Area Grazing\nTargeted Livestock Grazing for Weed Control\nLUNCH\nCan Livestock and Wildlife Coexist?\n\nEvenings of day 1 and 2\, we will have our campfire discussions where Montana ranchers will describe their operations followed by open discussion with workshop participants \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/406-grazing-academy/
LOCATION:lewiston\, lewiston\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tribal Nonpoint Source Management: Protect & Restore Waters
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWebinar Overview\nLearn more about how to connect your Tribe/Nation with financial or technical support for projects that reduce nonpoint sources of pollution. This webinar explores how your Tribe/Nation can take advantage of leveraging opportunities between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Water Act Section 319 Program and resources available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and local conservation districts. It will feature EPA’s new fact sheet\, Tribal Nonpoint Source Management: Leveraging Opportunities to Protect and Restore Waters – Focus: USDA NRCS. Join representatives from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe\, Penobscot Indian Nation\, NRCS\, and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) to learn about partnership and assistance opportunities to advance Tribal nonpoint source program work. \nKey Topics \n\nMake connections with NRCS and conservation district staff\nPlan projects and coordinate conservation services\nSeek financial assistance and leverage resources\nImplement and maintain projects successfully\nMake your voice heard—advise NRCS on Tribal/Nation issues\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/tribal-nonpoint-source-management-protect-restore-waters/
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Speaker Series: Scaup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWildlife Speaker Series: Songbirds | June 1\nJoin the Ruby Habitat Foundation on the evening of June 1st for a free presentation on songbirds! \nWildlife Speaker Series: Scaup | June 8\nJoin the Centennial Valley Association for a free presentation on scaup. Jeff Warren of the US FWS will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Stoats and Mink | July 1\nJoin the Ruby Valley Conservation District for a free presentation on stoats and mink. The Montana Trappers Association will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Snake Savvy | Aug 3\nJoin the Madison Valley Ranchlands Group for a free presentation on snakes. Dr Jared Beaver (MSU) and Stephen M. Vantassell (MT Dept of Ag) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Pika | July 9\nJoin the Jack Creek Preserve for a free presentation on pika. Dr. Eric Beever (USGS) will present. \nWildlife Speaker Series: Beavers | July 14\nJoin the Big Hole Watershed Committee for a free presentation on beavers. Torrey Ritter (FWP) and Elissa Chott (Clark Fork Coalition) will present.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/wildlife-speaker-series-scaup/
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SUMMARY:Montana Drought Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next Montana Drought Task Force meeting is March 9\, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. \n\nZoom registration\nAgenda\n\nFor more information about the Montana Drought Management Plan\, check out this Webinar or visit mtdroughtinfo.org.
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