Women in Agriculture
By · CommentsOn Saturday, February 11, 2012, women in Washington State will have an opportunity to participate in an agricultural workshop offering networking opportunities, inspirational stories, and advice on how to improve their management skills.
The conference will broadcast two engaging speakers to 16 different locations throughout the state. Keynote speakers will be Lyn Garling, of Over the Moon Farm, and Rita Emmet, the author of “The Procrastinator’s Handbook.”
Registration for the conference is $25 and includes a copy of “The Procrastinator’s Handbook,” an opportunity to be listed in the conference brochure to increase networking opportunities, and lunch during the event. Deadline to register is January 25th by mail or online.
Online registration and a list of locations are at: www.womeninag.wsu.edu.
Grassland Reserve Program
By · CommentsThe Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) is a voluntary conservation program that emphasizes support for working grazing operations, enhancement of plant and animal biodiversity and protection of grassland under threat of conversion to other uses.
Participants voluntarily limit future development and cropping uses of the land while retaining the right to conduct common grazing practices and operations related to the production of forage and seeding, subject to certain restrictions during nesting seasons of bird species that are in significant decline or are protected under Federal or State law. A grazing management plan is required for participants.
For more information, visit: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=copr&topic=grp
