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SUMMARY:Ladies Day on the Range
DESCRIPTION:Ladies Day on the Range\nJune 11  \n12:30PM-04:00PM  \nTopics Covered: Building a Rural Food Web; Vermicast for Soil Health; Cattle parasites\, Reproduction\, & Breeding. \nDeparting from Winnett PCCD/NRCS office at 12:30PM\, concludes around 4:00PM. \nLocation: Reba Ahlgren Ranch\, 16 miles NE of Winnett\, Jitney Rd \nFor more information\, contact (406)-429-6646 or petroleumcd@macdnet.org.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/ladies-day-on-the-range/
LOCATION:Petroleum County Conservation District Office\, 813 N Broadway Ste B\, Winnett\, Montana\, 59087
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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SUMMARY:Prairie Dog Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Dog Management Workshop\nFebruary 6  \n01:00PM – 03:30PM \nBillings Public Library (Community Room) \n510 North Broadway \nBillings\, MT 59101 \nThe Billings NRCS in partnership with Pheasants Forever staff will be conducting an educational workshop for landowners with prairie dogs on the landscape on Thursday\, February 6th. \nFor more information\, please contact Crystal White at (406) 371-2540 or clwhite@pheasantsforever.org or Zoe Craft at (406) 371-2542 or zoe.craft@usda.gov
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/prairie-dog-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Billings Public Library\, 510 North Broadway\, Billings\, Montana\, 59101
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094058
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T202844Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Annual Grasses in Montana Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Annual Grasses in Montana Presentation\nFebruary 4 \n05:30PM-07:00PM  \nMontana Wild \n2668 Broadwater Ave \nHelena\, MT 59601 \nJoin the Lewis & Clark Conservation District and the Helena NRCS Field Office for a presentation by Dr. Jane Mangold on Invasive Annual Grasses in Montana\, followed by a Snow Forecast presentation. One (1) Pesticide Applicator Credit can be obtained through this event. Seating is limited\, so please RSVP as soon as possible with chris@lewisandclarkcd.org. \nInformational Flyer
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/invasive-annual-grasses-in-montana-presentation/
LOCATION:Montana Wild\, 2668 Broadwater Ave\, Helena\, MT\, 59602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Lewis and Clark Conservation District":MAILTO:lccd@mt.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTSTAMP:20260406T094058
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SUMMARY:2025 Soil Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2025 Soil Health Symposium\nFebruary 4-6\, 2025 \nBillings Hotel and Convention Center  \n1223 Mullowney Lane \nBillings\, MT  \nJoin us for the 5th Annual Montana Soil Health Symposium\, an event that brings together local producers\, leaders in regenerative agriculture\, and technical specialists to share their knowledge and learn about new innovations in soil health. \nMore Information Here!
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/2025-soil-health-symposium/
LOCATION:Billings Hotel and Convention Center\, 1223 Mullowney Ln #6391\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241024T120000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Outcomes Webinar: Water Quality Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Conservation Outcomes Webinar:\nLessons Learned for Water Quality Outcomes: Conservation Planning and Implementation for Healthy Watersheds\nOctober 24\, 2024  \n12:00PM-01:00PM \nConservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) Watershed Assessment Studies provide in-depth evaluation of water quality\, water availability\, and soil concerns at the watershed scale and within. What have we learned about managing for water quality outcomes and watershed health through CEAP? Our next Conservation Outcomes Webinar\, scheduled for October 24 at 2:00 p.m. eastern\, will answer this question and more. \nDr. Deanna Osmond will share lessons learned\, synthesized from 13 watershed-scale studies of conservation effects conducted under CEAP by universities in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This free\, one-hour webinar is open to all and will highlight the effects of cropland and pastureland conservation practices on water quality outcomes at the watershed scale. Dr. Osmond will share key insights and lessons learned to inform conservation planning and implementation in agricultural watersheds as well as ways to further improve water quality benefits of conservation. Producers\, conservationists\, watershed managers\, and researchers may use the recommendations shared during this webinar to strengthen management efforts for cleaner water and healthier watersheds nationwide. \nDr. Osmond worked at the interface of nutrient management\, water quality\, and conservation practices at North Carolina State University (recently retired). She led a collaborative effort with NRCS\, NIFA\, and a large team of university researchers\, extension professionals\, and USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists to synthesize the lessons learned on watershed conservation practice effects for water quality and soil resources. She extended her findings through outreach and engagement with government agency and non-governmental organization personnel\, informing water quality conservation programs today. \nRegistration Details  \nRegistration is not required. You may access the webinar via Microsoft Teams on October 24 by clicking “Join Webinar\,” below. You may also join via audio only: \nPhone Number: 202-650-0123\nPhone Conference ID: 890 217 184# \nJoin Meeting Here
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/conservation-outcomes-webinar-water-quality-outcomes/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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SUMMARY:NRCS Montana Conservation Field Day
DESCRIPTION:NRCS Montana Conservation Field Day\nAugust 6\, 2024  \n07:00am-02:00pm \nNorthern Cheyenne Buffalo Pasture\nCrazy Head Spring\nLame Deer\, MT 59043 \nSave the Date Card \nJoin us as we visit sustainable ranchers who are leading conservation agriculture in their own operations\, in their communities and in the industry. During the farmer-led field day experience\, you’ll hear from ranchers who share their challenges and successes in implementing conservation practices on-the-ground and receive education around regenerative grazing\, water management\, composting\, range management\, biodiversity and biochar. \nHosted by Conservation Steward Brandon Small \nBrandon Small is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Lame Deer MT and is the director of the Northern Cheyenne Tribes buffalo ranch. He manages the day to day operations and implements all stewardship practices within the 15\,000-acre buffalo range. He is also a co-author of the Bison Shared Stewardship Strategy which is currently in development process. \nRegister Here \nAgenda \n7:30 a.m.                        Registration Opens \n8:00 a.m.                        Welcome \n8:30 a.m.                        Rotating Learning Sessions featuring: \n                                         Water Use/Water Management – Ty Morin and Kathy Knobloch – NRCS) \n                                         Regenerative Grazing and Fencing\, Range Health – Brandon Small and Kathy Knobloch \n                                          Buffalo Herds and Their Power to Restore Lands – Shane Mussetter \n12:30 p.m.                        Lunch Program \n1:00 p.m.                          America’s Conservation Ag Movement Partners \n2:00 p.m.                         Closing
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/nrcs-montana-conservation-field-day/
LOCATION:Lame Deer\, Lame Deer\, MT\, 59043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar
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SUMMARY:AgroClimate Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Forestry Professionals and Partners \n\nIncrease your weather and climate knowledge.\nNetwork with others and build connections.\nGrow your confidence to effectively communicate about climate with local agricultural producers.\nDevelop new skills to guide conservation planning for drought and other extreme events.\n\nWe invite you\, your colleagues\, and agricultural & forestry partners to attend this informative and engaging workshop! \nUSDA NRCS provides reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities to participate in NRCS programs and\nactivities. If you require special accommodations\, contact Windy Kelley at wkelley1@uwyo.edu by February 28\, 2023. \nLearn More and Register[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”36139″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/agroclimate-workshop/
LOCATION:Billings\, MT\, Billings\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230210
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Symposium
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URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/soil-health-symposium/
LOCATION:Billings\, MT\, Billings\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nMontana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is pleased to present a live webinar on the PL-566 Program on April 19\, 2022\, at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (MT).  Join NRCS staff as they discuss eligible applicants and project types\, program requirements\, and the planning process for these funding opportunities. A question-and-answer panel will be hosted after the presentation and a recording of the presentation will be accessible. \nNatural Resources Conservation Service ― Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program Webinar \nThrough the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566)\, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with partners to co-invest and implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions meeting the following purposes: \n\nFlood Prevention (Flood Damage Reduction)\,\nWatershed Protection\,\nPublic Recreation\,\nPublic Fish and Wildlife\,\nAgricultural Water Management\,\nMunicipal and Industrial Water Supply\,\nWater Quality Management\,\nWatershed Structure Rehabilitation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Microsoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 202-650-0123\,\,955314676#   United States\, Washington DC \nPhone Conference ID: 955 314 676# \nFind a local number | Reset PIN \nLearn More | Meeting options[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/watershed-protection-and-flood-prevention-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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CREATED:20220302T194418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T194648Z
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SUMMARY:USDA Tech Brown Bag Webinars
DESCRIPTION:  \nMarch 3: CRP Renovation—A Crested Wheatgrass and Smooth Brome Case Study Kristin McRae\, Resource Conservationist  \nMarch 10: How to Better Partner MT-DEQ 319 Non-Point Source Grant Dollars into Proposed or Approved MFC TIPs Cory Wolfe\, State Engineer  \nMarch 17: The Basics of Wind Erosion\, What Causes it and How to Fix It Susan Tallman\, State Agronomist \n\nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app\nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only)\n+1 202-650-0123\,\,247975902#   United States\, Washington DC \nPhone Conference ID: 247 975 902#\nFind a local number | Reset PIN\nLearn More | Meeting options
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/usda-tech-brown-bag-webinars/2022-03-03/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220108T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220108T170000
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SUMMARY:49th Annual Livestock Seminar
DESCRIPTION:49th Annual Livestock Seminar at the Community Center in Deer Lodge\nYou won’t want to miss out on an afternoon of education on January 8\, 2022\, at the Annual Livestock Seminar hosted by the Deer Lodge Valley Conservation District. The Seminar will start with registration taking place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Powell County Community Center located at 416 Cottonwood Avenue in Deer Lodge. Special thanks to the North Powell Conservation District for helping sponsor the speakers this year! \nLearn More
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/49th-annual-livestock-seminar/
LOCATION:Powell County Community Center\, 416 Cottonwood Avenue\, Deer Lodge\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211207T100000
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CREATED:20211203T212041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T212121Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Funding Opportunities through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 
DESCRIPTION:NRCS to Host Public Webinars on Funding Opportunities through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act \nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing funding for watershed programs available through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, which help communities recover from the impacts of natural resources. Programs include: \n\nWatershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program;\nWatershed Rehabilitation Program;\nEmergency Watershed Protection Program.\n\nFunding will be available for existing and new projects. To help prepare eligible sponsors\, NRCS is holding webinars on Dec. 6 and 7. \nNo registration is required. Simply click on the date most convenient for you. \nDecember 6\, 2021 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST \nDecember 7\, 2021 – 10 a.m. – noon EST \nQuestions will be answered via live chat during the open forum at the end of the training. Training webinars will be presented via Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/webinar-on-funding-opportunities-through-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094058
CREATED:20211203T211934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T211934Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Funding Opportunities through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 
DESCRIPTION:NRCS to Host Public Webinars on Funding Opportunities through Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act \nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing funding for watershed programs available through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, which help communities recover from the impacts of natural resources. Programs include: \n\nWatershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program;\nWatershed Rehabilitation Program;\nEmergency Watershed Protection Program.\n\nFunding will be available for existing and new projects. To help prepare eligible sponsors\, NRCS is holding webinars on Dec. 6 and 7. \nNo registration is required. Simply click on the date most convenient for you. \nDecember 6\, 2021 – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST \nQuestions will be answered via live chat during the open forum at the end of the training. Training webinars will be presented via Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://macdnet.org/event-calendar/webinar-on-funding-opportunities-through-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events Calendar,Trainings and Workshops
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