01Nov 2017 by lccd2

November 2017 Regular Board Meeting

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The next regular board meeting of the Lewis & Clark Conservation District will be November 9, 2017 and will take place at 1 p.m.  It will be held at the USDA Service Center Conference Room, 790 Colleen Street, Helena MT 59601. All meetings of the Conservation District are open to the public. Notice and Agenda Minutes from October 2017 meeting
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08Sep 2017 by lccd2

Livestock Workshop

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There will be a Low Stress Livestock Handling Workshop featuring Curt Pate September 20th at the Thomas Hereford Ranch, Gold Creek MT. For more information contact: Susie, (406) 415-4043 | susie.johnson@mt.nacdnet.net or Glen, (406) 415-4040 | glen.green@mt.usda.gov Please RSVP by September 15 for lunch count. Click here to see the full flyer
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09Aug 2017 by lccd2

Meeting Rescheduled

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The August meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday August 15, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. It will take place at 790 Colleen Street, in the USDA Service Center Conference Room.  The public is always welcome at any meeting of the Conservation District. August 2017 notice
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02Aug 2017 by lccd2

Lewis & Clark County Local Work Group Meeting

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Following the regular Conservation District meeting on August 10, 2017, the Board of Supervisors will be convening the Local Work Group session at 11 a.m. to help determine priorities for funding for the next year.  The public is always welcome.  Comments on prioritizing funding or projects can be sent in to the CD via email at lccd@mt.net, phone at 406-449-5000 ext. 112 or via regular mail at 790 Colleen Street, Helena MT 59601. Local Work Group notice
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02Aug 2017 by lccd2

August 2017 Regular Board meeting

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The next regular board meeting of the Lewis & Clark Conservation District will be August 10, 2017 at the USDA Service Center Conference Room, 790 Colleen Street, Helena MT.  The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. All meetings of the Lewis & Clark Conservation District are open to the public. July Meeting Minutes August Meeting Notice  
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09Mar 2017 by lccd2

Cancelled Meeting

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The regularly scheduled meeting of the Lewis and Clark Conservation District has been cancelled due to bad weather.  Please contact the CD office if you have questions.
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29Aug 2016 by lccd2

Next Year’s Production

NRCS, Plant materials, Programs, Uncategorized
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="678"] Photo from USDA site[/caption] It's never too late to think about next year's production.  The Conservation District works very closely with NRCS and they always have programs to help you reach your goals.  NRCS currently offers a High Tunnel System program to assist producers. What is it? The High Tunnel System is a unique conservation practice used to extend growing season, improve plant and soil quality, reduce nutrient & pesticide transportation, improve air quality, and reduce the amount of energy used to produce crops for consumers.  This method also assists with crop production in climates with shorter growing periods.   Why consider this? The High Tunnel System supports conservation practices which address environmental concerns that correlate to the installation and use of irrigation to prevent erosion, and runoff…
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