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Don’t Farm Naked Field Day

9/2/2014

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Don’t farm naked, plant cover crops for soil health! Eaton Conservation District, Eaton County Farm Bureau and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation service will be sponsoring a fall field day on Friday, September 12, 2014. The event, hosted by The Country Mill and Upright Farms in Charlotte MI, will feature nationally renowned guest speaker, Dr. Hans Kok! Hans is an Indiana based agriculture consultant who contracts with the Indiana Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative. He uses an innovative approach to teach producers about the importance of managing soils much like they would livestock or crops to maximize long term sustainability and farm economics. 

In addition to Dr. Kok’s presentation, the Field Day will feature great demonstrations and discussions about improving soil health on the farm, integrated weed management tips to get more bang for your pesticide costs, and  an update on the new Farm Bill. RUP credits will be available for certified pesticide applicators who attend and MAEAP phase 1 credit is available for all participants. Local businesses have donated prizes for the event, including cover crop seed from the Eaton Farm Bureau Co-op. Registration is $10 and covers lunch and materials. Farm Bureau members will receive a reduced rate at $5. Those interested in participating in the tour should contact the Eaton Conservation District (517) 543-5848 ext. 5 no later than September 9th to register.

Drones Added to Don’t Farm Naked Field Day!
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs or drones) demonstration has been added to the Don’t Farm Naked Field Day on September 12th. Bruno Basso, associate professor at MSU, will be joining the agricultural field day to  demonstrate his work using UAVs to model water and nutrient cycling in relation to agro-ecosystems. Basso is working to develop SALUS, a next-generation process-based model that integrates crop productivity with water, carbon, and nutrient fluxes in a spatially explicit manner.


Friday September 12th 9am-4pm
The Country Mill and Upright Farms
4648 Otto Road
Charlotte, MI  48813

Field Day Topics 
  • Don’t Farm Naked: Plant Cover Crops - Dr. Hans Kok 
  • Get Dirty in a Soil Pit! - Soil Health with Upright Farms  & NRCS 
  • Weed Wrangling with Fred Springborn - MSU Extension 
  • Rainfall, Erosion & Runoff Simulator 
  • Farm Bill Update - Michigan Farm Bureau 
  • Conservation District, USDA and Farm Bureau Updates 
  • UAV Demonstration (drone) - Bruno Basso pending 
  • MAEAP Phase 1 & 6 RUP Credits

Win Free Prizes and Cover Crop seed! 


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Agricultural Field Day-August 19th

8/15/2014

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The Ingham Conservation District is hosting an agricultural field day on Tuesday August 19th entitled "Livestock Best Management Practices: Small Contributions and Big Impacts".  The event begins at 8:45 and ends at 1:15.  Lunch will be provided.  Enjoy interesting and practical discussions on pasture health, manure and nutrient
management and weed control.  MAEAP Phase 1 Credits and 5 Pesticide Recertification Credits are available.  More details are provided on the attached flyer. Register today at www.inghamconservation.com.

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Energy Efficiency Field Day

8/11/2014

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Great event by our partners at Ionia Conservation District
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Tour of Hop Head Farms

8/5/2014

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Smart Drainage: Use it, Don’t lose it

8/1/2014

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The Clinton Conservation District will be hosting a Smart Drainage: Use it, Don’t lose it field day Thursday, August
28th from 8:30-noon at 2435 N Tallman Rd Fowler, MI.  
 
The focus of the field day will be on water management practices that are both environmentally friendly and economically smart. Presentations will focus on reducing the risk of manure movement in tile lines, drainage control structures, nutrient runoff via a rainfall simulator, and responding to emergencies. Presenters will include Frank Gibbs, a retired NRCS soil scientist, who will showcase soil macropores via a smoke in a tile line demonstration and Phil Algreen, of AgriDrain, who will showcase a Drainage Control Structure which can be used to regulate the amount of water flowing out of a tile line.  
 
RSVP’s to 989.224.3720 ext 3 are greatly appreciated! 


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Workshops to Help Your Land

2/10/2014

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Wildlife  Workshop 
March 19, 2014
 6:30-8:30  pm
Eaton Conservation District
Basement  Conference Room
551  Courthouse Dr.
Charlotte,  MI 48813
 
Do you have questions about wildlife issues? Do you want to learn how to create or enhance wildlife habitat on your property? Then join ECD for our  Wildlife Habitat Workshop. Participants will learn about conservation programs, 
wildlife management, and habitat improvement methods. Adam Bump with the Michigan DNR will present on the State of Wolves in Michigan.  Local sportsman's  groups will also be in attendance.

There is no charge to attend, but since space is limited, RSVPs are appreciated.  Call the Eaton Conservation District at (517) 543-5848 ext.5 to sign  up.

Backyard Orchardist Pruning Workshop
March 20, 2014
6:00-8:30  pm
Country Mill Farms, LLC
4648 Otto Rd.
Charlotte, MI  48813
 Cost:  $8 per person
 
Many people are interested in having their very own fruit trees. The thought of  having a convenient source of fresh fruit is very appealing. However, caring for a fruit tree when just starting out can be an intimidating prospect.
This is where ECD's Pruning Workshop can help. This workshop and on-site demonstration at the Country Mill will show how to correctly care for your trees to get the most out of your investment.

For  more details and to RSVP, please call the Eaton Conservation District at 517-543-5848 ext.5.




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Annual Meeting 1/23/14

1/27/2014

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The 2014 annual meeting was a great success! We had a great meal, presented conservation awards, re-elected 2 board members, provided program updates, and saw the debut of the Greening Mid-Michigan Agriculture Video.  Door Prizes and Silent auction made possible by many local businesses.
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March 2013 Newsletter Available

3/13/2013

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Hot off the press, the March newsletter is at the post office, coming soon  to a mailbox near you. 

Can't wait, click here to read it now!

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Wildlife Habitat Workshop Announced: Guest Speakers on EHD and the Deer Herd and creating habitat.

2/22/2013

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