The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society and Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture are hosting a workshop for forest landowners to learn more about managing their woodlands. Topics will include tree identification, best management practices, wildlife benefits of sustainable forestry, and programs available to assist landowners. Participants will hear from other landowners who have participated in these programs and from experts on forestry and wildlife resources in Kentucky.
RSVP by emailing Liz Brewer at ebrewer@abcbirds.org or calling 765-490-2234. Did you know that NRCS has re-organized into twelve work units across the state? Grayson County is part of the Elizabethtown Work Unit. The Elizabethtown Work Unit is having its annual Local Working Group meeting this year which is being hosted by the Monroe Co. Soil and Water Conservation District. It will be held in person at 288 Commerce Drive, Tompkinsville, KY 42167, and will have a virtual option to attend as well (link to be provided through email- you must contract your local NRCS Office to receive an email). The meeting will take place at 9:30 to 11:30 Central / 10:30 to 12:30 Eastern. The Elizabethtown Work Unit consists of; Breckinridge Co., Meade Co., Grayson Co., Hardin Co., LaRue Co., Hart Co., Barren Co., Metcalfe Co., and Monroe Co.
So, what is a Local Working Group? This is a chance for you to participate in locally led conservation. If you want to have a say in how federal dollars are spent on conservation in your area, you will want to attend this meeting. The Local Working Group is a chance for farmers and private landowners to give feedback on how NRCS programs are run in their area. This is to include the application process, ranking criteria, and open application periods. There will be open discussion on conservation practices and payment incentives associated with these programs. This is a chance to express your local issues and help direct priorities in the area and state in addressing these issues. Other agencies, entities, and conservation partners will be in attendance and if your concerns can not be directly address with NRCS programs, others in attendance may be able to assist you and your community’s needs. To attend, please contact your local NRCS field office and let them know you are interested and if you will be attending in person or would like to attend virtually and receive the link via email. Limited seating is available for those coming in person and will be reserved on a first contact basis. An emailed link will be sent to those wanting to attend virtually and you must let your local NRCS office know to add you to the virtual attendees list so we can send you that link. We look forward to seeing you there. KWOA is proud to sponsor the upcoming Woods & Wildlife for Your Wallet event! Register by February 16 by calling 606-473-3228.
The Ohio State University Farm Office in cooperation with the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) is offering a webinar to help explain farm insurance policies and discuss important provisions to include the policies. Robert Moore, attorney with OSU’s Agricultural and Resource Law Program, will host the webinar. He will be joined by Samantha Capaldo and Jeff Lewis. Samantha is an attorney with NALC and previously worked as an insurance agent. Jeff is an attorney with OSU’s Farm Tax Program and previously worked in an insurance defense law firm. Both Samantha and Jeff will provide practical and expert insight on farm insurance policies. Participants can expect to gain a better understanding of their insurance policies and be better equipped to discuss the needs of their specific farming operation with their insurance agent.
The webcast will be held January 11, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 EST. For more information and free registration, visit farmoffice.osu.edu/farminsurance. As woodland owners we realize the importance of healthy forests; however, we may feel challenged in trying to explain what we do to others. This environment education course can help you learn ways to educate your family, neighbors, and even politicians about the environment value of our woodlands.
Learn more about the courses available at kaee.org/eecredentials. |
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