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February 2007 - Events and Activities

Conservation and Agriculture Related Events and Activities in North Dakota

Manitoba-ND Zero Till Workshop
February 6-7, 2007
Victoria Inn, Brandon, Manitoba
Workshop Theme: Exchanging Innovative Ideas
Description:  This workshop will feature presentations on tillage, cropping systems, soil quality, grazing, fertility and water quality issues, and nutrient application.
For More Information:  Alan Ness, Executive Secretary, Manitoba-ND Zero Till Association, 701-442-5457; http://mandakzerotill.org

ND Chapter of Wildlife Society Annual Meeting
February 7-9, 2007
Seven Seas Inn and Conference Center, Mandan, North Dakota
Description: Workshop will feature sessions on management of mammalian resources, commercialization of wildlife, public trust doctrine and the North American wildlife conservation model, migratory bird management, as well as other chapter business.
For More Information:  Dave Dewald, NRCS State Biologist, 701-530-2083

Holistic Resource Management Workshop
February 8-9, 2007
ARS Northern Great Plains Research Center, Mandan, North Dakota
Workshop Theme: Putting Profit in Your Pocket and Fun in Your Farm
Description: Wayne Berry is the featured speaker and will give an introduction to Holistic Resource Management and the holistic decision-making process.
Sponsored By: Morton County Soil Conservation District and ND Private Grazing Lands Coalition
For More Information:  Sherry Bender, Morton County SCD Clerk, or Michele Doyle, NRCS District Conservationist, 701-667-1163 Ext. 3

2007 Agricultural Drainage Design and Soil Water Management Workshop
February 14-15, 2007
Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead, Minnesota
Description: Hands-on practical education in agricultural drainage planning and design, soil and water management, and economics.
Sponsored By: University of Minnesota Extension Service, NDSU Extension Service, SDSU Extension Service, MN Land Improvement Contractors Association, Iowa State University
For More Information:  320-589-1711

Grazing Lands Workshop
February 21, 2007
Sprung Building, 3 miles west of Belcourt, ND, on ND Hwy 5
Description: Practical information from North Dakota grassland managers on custom grazing, invasive species, soil health, annual forages and grazing management.
Sponsored By: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Natural Resources Conservation Service, ND Private Grazing Lands Coalition, Rolette County Soil Conservation District, TMCC Ansihanibe, Learning and Cultural Center, NDSU Extension Service, Sky Dancer Hotel and Casino
For More Information:  Chick LaRocque, Tribal Resource Conservationist, 701-477-7833

Grazing Lands Workshop
February 22, 2007
Maddock Community Center, Maddock, North Dakota
Description: Practical information from North Dakota grassland managers on custom grazing, invasive species, soil health, annual forages and grazing management.
Sponsored By: Natural Resources Conservation Service, ND Private Grazing Lands Coalition, North Central County Soil Conservation District, and NDSU Extension Service
For More Information: Karyn Neve, NRCS District Conservationist, 701-473-5324

Annual Feeding Operations Informational Meeting
February 23, 2007
10 am - 12pm: KEM Electric Building - Linton, North Dakota
1:30 - 2:30pm: Armory Building, Wishek, North Dakota
Description:  Karl Rockerman, ND State Health Department; Doug Bichler, Emmons County NDSU Extension Agent; Teresa Dvora, NDSU Area Extension Specialist; and Scott Ressler from the ND Stockman's Association are going to talk about AFO-CAFO issues in North Dakota.
For More Information:  Ben Erickson, Emmons County Watershed Coordinator, 701-254-4653 x3

Livestock Producer Meeting
February 26, 2007
1:00 - 3:00 pm, KTL Building, Fessenden, North Dakota
Description: New Opportunities for livestock operations and updates on State regulations.  The State Department of Health will be on board to answer questions and present information.
Sponsored By: Wells County Soil Conservation District
For More Information:  Anne Ehni, SCD Manager, 701-547-3622  Ext. 5

Research Results and Technology Conference
February 27, 2007
Seven Seas Inn, Mandan, North Dakota
Theme: Making 2007 the Best it Can Be!
Description: Some topics include non-traditional cropping systems, focusing research for the future, alternative forages for calf backgrounding, and monitoring rangeland condition and carbon from the sky.  Technology Trade Show.
Sponsored By: Area 4 Soil Conservation Districts Cooperative Research Farm and Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory
For More Information:  701-667-3000
 

This is a public listing of NRCS, agriculture, and conservation events in North Dakota. Events on this list are those of which the public should be aware. For example: program application deadlines, tours, informational meetings, or training sessions open to the public.

To submit an event, please send an email to arlene.deutscher@nd.usda.gov.  Please include the following when submitting an event:  event name, time and date, location, contact information, and a brief description.  You may also include a website link or attach a flyer or brochure.

Contact Information:

Arlene J. Deutscher
Public Affairs Specialist
Phone: 701-530-2099
E-mail: arlene.deutscher@nd.usda.gov

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