Arkansas Valley Farm/ Ranch/ Water Symposium & Trade Show

06/02/2021

05/20/2021

Producers and beef industry related individuals, CSU and CCA will be hosting an informational webinar that will help you better understand and be prepared to engage in the climate change/Green House Gas discussion around livestock.

CSU’s own Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson as well as other industry leaders will in a panel format discuss issues and answer questions on the Climate Change issues pointed at beef and livestock production in Colorado and the nation.

Register at:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrde6opjgpEtIW57oAr43g5PYV-2O2K8Rw

04/19/2021

04/19/2021

We are excited to offer a brand new learning event: Cattlewomen’s College. This one day workshop features Beef Quality Assurance Training Certification, “Sharing Your Story” Social Media Training, Meat Selection Tools, financial resources, and Rangeland Health and Outlook.

Registration is due May 14: https://forms.gle/FiFsvGSuFD11tVedA

Cost is $10 (which covers lunch)
We are offering in person and virtual options.

03/16/2021

We are sure this will have some very good information!

03/03/2021

DEADLINE EXTENDED – Complete the Custom Rates Survey before March 15th. The custom rates report helps agriculture land tenants compare rates and secure equitable leases. Make sure your response is recorded – complete the survey today!
http://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxheCwloelAq62y

02/01/2021

Planning for Drought – A Webinar
Looking for a grower support network? Would you like the chance to meet with water specialists, attorneys, and learn about drought planning? The upcoming Planning for Drought workshop will bring all of these together. Building grower networks across Colorado and working with water systems experts can help us share important insights and create pathways through a possible second consecutive year of drought. Guest speaker will include:
Celene Hawkins: Legal considerations for water management in drought
Perry Cabot: Approaches to managing irrigation in drought
Retta Bruegger: Elements of a drought contingency plan
When: Feb 2, 2021 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscu2hrzkoHtDj3CL3u_nBWsGXuQmJx-s1

01/22/2021

The CSU bull sale will be offering high quality, yet affordable seedstock from the ARDEC Angus and Hereford herd.

01/22/2021

01/21/2021

Western Colorado Cattle and Forage Grower Update

The Western Colorado Cattle and Forage Grower Update will occur on Tuesday, January 26th and Thursday, January 28th from 10 am until noon each day. The virtual event is free but requires preregistration (see flyer for registration details or link below). Program topics include rancher perspectives on predator management and outcome-based grazing as well as expert talks on leasing, marketing, wildfire, managing salt-affected soils and weather. Presenters include producers, Colorado State University, the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Bureau of Land Management, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Speakers will provide current information on a wide variety of relevant topics to the cattle and forage industry. On January 26th Drought Forecast, Leasing, Wildfire Mitigation, and the Cattle Market Outlook will be discussed. The January 28th presentations will include information on Managing Salt-Affected Soils, Outcome-Based Grazing, Predator Management, and Closing Comments.
Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlcuGsqjwsHtSdz-_Cnd5IIMSGNpUuTOWy
Look for a link in your email once you register. It will be the same link both days.
This program is available to everyone through Zoom with a call-in option for those with poor internet service. If you are unable to access or need other viewing options contact your local Extension Office. If you have any questions, contact Seth Urbanowitz at 970-874-2197 ([email protected]).