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OSU: April gardening calendar, easy lawn tips, and growing a garden in small spaces
Spring has sprung in many parts of the state and gardeners are itching to plant, prune and renovate garden spaces. There are many tips in this month’s garden calendar and the Urban Agriculture Course will scratch the food-growing itch. April gardening calendar Is your lawn as lush as you’d like it to be? Learn how ... Read More
NCBA, PLC: Ranchers Urge BLM to Incorporate Latest Science in New Sage Grouse Plans
Article credit: https://www.morningagclips.com/ncba-plc-ranchers-urge-blm-to-incorporate-latest-science-in-new-sage-grouse-plans/ NCBA and PLC are requesting that the agency significantly extend the comment period deadlines PUBLISHED ON MARCH 17, 2024 Sage grouse habitat has been declining across the West due to a variety of factors including catastrophic wildfires, urban development, and the spread of invasive grasses. (Photo credit: US Forest Service, Public domain) WASHINGTON ... Read More
Update: Juniper Treatment Project Open for Bid (new submission deadline)
The Harney Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting bids on a juniper treatment project located near Drewsey, Oregon. The SWCD proposes 4,290 acres of juniper cut. Of those acres, there are approximately 1,791 acres of phase 2 juniper to be cut, bucked, and piled on Oregon Department of State Lands; 1,539 acres of phase ... Read More
ODA Accepting Proposals for Oregon Farm to School Producer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is pleased to announce a grant opportunity to help Oregon producers and processors access the school marketplace. Application materials are now available at ODA’s Farm to School webpage: https://oda.direct/F2S. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2024, by 5:00pm. While the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is responsible for allocating ... Read More
We’re Hiring a Conservation Planner
Harney SWCD Conservation Planner Who is Harney Soil and Water Conservation District: The Harney Soil and Water Conservation District (HSWCD) helps landowners and managers plan and apply conservation practices that conserve water, maintain soil health and productivity, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve watershed function. More about our location: Harney SWCD is located in Hines, ... Read More
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Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund
Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund Informational Session March 6, 2024 The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) will accept grant applications for the Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund (HDWF) from February 21, 2024, to May 31, 2024. The HDWF may reimburse qualifying homeowners in the Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Area of Concern (GHVGAC) for a portion ... Read More
Preventing an “Unkindness”
A flock of ravens can be called a “rave,” a “treachery,” a “conspiracy,” or an “unkindness.” While ravens play an important role in ecosystems, they are also shown to be unkind to sage grouse. LaGrande wildlife biologist Jackie Cupples shares how a Baker City project that offers careful disposal of animal carcasses can make a ... Read More
Planting for Sage Grouse
The Great Basin Seed Company has generously donated wildflower seed for previous annual meetings. Here is a link to a blogpost as to what sorts of seed promote sage grouse health: https://greatbasinseeds.com/seed-for-sage-grouse-habitat/ Locally, we have EcoSource: https://www.ecosourcenativeseeds.com/ Pheasants Forever also has a seed store: www.PFhabitatstore.com ... Read More