Pilot Project to Benefit Farmers,
Ranchers, and Timberland Managers

NRCS Conservation Planning Flyer ( 5.5 MB)	Free Workshop Conservation Planning on Farms & Ranches in Shasta County	Conservation Planning Workshop Registration Form

Managing irrigation water, preventing soil erosion, balancing fertilizer needs, and controlling noxious weeds are just a few of the topics to be discussed in a pilot project to help farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial timberland managers in Shasta County develop their own conservation plans. The plans will also help participants interested in applying for cost-share funds to improve their operations.
The free pilot project and 3-day workshop is open to the first 30 land managers who sign up to meet with technical experts in water, soil, vegetation, trees, and crops. The workshop will be held on December 6th and 8th at 6:30 p.m. in
Anderson and a third meeting will be held in late January. Participants will receive an aerial photo of their property and a comprehensive 34-page workbook. One-on-one discussions will help managers analyze options and make economic comparisons between various methods and treatments to achieve desired results. If you are unable to attend the workshop, you are still eligible to apply for one-on-one planning assistance.

This Shasta County pilot project for conservation planning has been funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and is being organized by the NRCS Redding Service Center in cooperation with the Western Shasta Resource Conservation District in Anderson, where the workshops will be held.

Signups for the program are being taken at the USDA Service Center (north of the airport) at 3644 Avtech Parkway, Suite C in Redding. For additional information call 226-2577.

Contact: Bob Bailey at NRCS 226-2574
Or Jessica Burns at NRCS 226-2577