Small Acreage Workshop

Join us for a day of learning and networking with fellow small landowners! This event will be held in the Crawford Room, 2nd Floor.

About this Event

Small Acreage Workshop

Come join us for the Small Acreage Workshop at the Natrona County Library! Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting out with a small piece of land, this event is perfect for you. Learn about maximizing your acreage, while connecting with fellow landowners. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your small acreage! See you there!

Agenda


🕑: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Small Acreage Workshop

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome and Introductions

🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Kendrick Project History
Host: Ashley Nickolai

Info: Overview of CAID history.

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Easements
Host: Tony Jensen

Info: Tony will provide an overview of what an easement is and how CAID utilizes easements.

🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
CAID Watermaster
Host: Joan McGraw

Info: What is the role of a watermaster?

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Understanding Water Rights in Wyoming
Host: Josh DeBerard

Info: Josh DeBerard will answer your questions about water rights. Who has them? Can they be abandoned or purchased?

🕑: 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM
Break

Info: Enjoy this break to network, wander around our library, but please be back and ready for our next speaker at 11!

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Small Acreage Management - Stewardship & Conservation
Host: Abby Perry

Info: Abby Perry will speak to the importance of pollinators and shelterbelts on your small acreage.

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Soil Health, grazing, and range management
Host: Jedidiah Hewlett

Info: So you finally have your rural acreage! Now, how can we maintain it to keep it healthy for generations to come?

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
W**d & Pest
Host: Matt Jolivet

Info: What are the common weeds and pests seen in the district?

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
BREAK

Info: We invite you to get up, stretch your legs, and network. Please be back in your seats to get started with our last speaker of the workshop.

🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Best Practices for Efficient Water Use
Host: Trent Reed

Info: Have you ever wondered if you're watering to maximize your water? Are you getting the most out of your water for your goals?

🕑: 01:45 PM - 01:55 PM
Conclusion: Handouts and Takeaways

Info: This will be a quick wrap-up of our workshop, as the library has requested that we have the room cleared by 2:00 pm for the next group to use it. Please grab a takeaway packet on your way out.

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