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WY conference aimed at managing small acreages

Jul 23, 2007 7:13 AM


Learn how to address the practical problems of managing your acreage at a special workshop planned Aug. 27-29 at the Holiday Inn in Riverton, WY.

Headlining the event will be Joel Salatin, a third-generation alternative farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. He believes that healing the land and making it agriculturally productive can be done at the same time using principles that are not dependent on size.

He will speak on developing an understanding of the interrelationships between plants and animals, the need for diversity and how direct marketing can be a part of vibrant rural communities. (See his website at http://www.polyfacefarms.com)

Also speaking at the conference will be Jolene Brown, a professional speaker who brings humor, hope and helpful ideas for those who want to celebrate life and learn skills for the human and sometimes humorous side of their world.

She’ll speak on how the benefits of a positive sense of humor extend to better health understanding of important issues, and positive relationships.

Additional speaker sessions will center around:

  • Assessing alternative ventures
  • Estate planning
  • Managing animals on small acreage
  • The Wind River Conservation District
  • Windbreaks in Wyoming
  • Water-wise landscaping
  • Improving personal relationships
  • Programs available to manage risk
  • Management issues in Indian country
  • Is farm recreation for you?

Tours will demonstrate how small-acreage owners have managed their properties and how agriculturists have created small-business opportunities.

For more information contact University of Wyoming Extension Specialist Cole Ehmke at 307-766-3782, e-mail cehmke@wyo.edu, or visit http://www.blocksofsuccess.org.

Registration before August 15, 2007—$45 for first person plus $25 for each additional person from same family or business. After August 15—$70 for first person, plus $50 for each additional person from the same family or business. Lodging waivers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Sponsorship of this event is by UW Cooperative Extension Service, Wyoming Women in Agriculture, Small Acreage Issue Team, Wyoming Business Council, Audubon Wyoming, UW Agricultural and Applied Economics.

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