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Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Update
The Colusa County Resource Conservation District will offer hands-on technical assistance to farmers, ranchers and agricultural operations that are interested in applying for SWEEP (State... Read More
Erickson Takes Second at Regional Speak-Off Contest
This was Morgan's first time presenting and coming in first at the local level and then runner-up at regionals illuminates her innate gift for public speaking. Associate Director and former Pierce High School Ag teacher, George Green, coached Morgan in preparation for the Sacramento Valley RCD Regional Speak- Off contest and encouraged her to keep developing her gift.
Upcoming: Soil Health and Cover Crop Workshop with Sutter County RCD
Sutter County RCD will host a workshop on soil health and cover cropping on October 11, with topics including “Using Cover Crops as a Tool”, “Equipment... Read More
CCRCD awarded Technical Assistance grant from CDFA
These grants provide funding for climate smart projects such as installing soil moisture monitors, converting to a more water efficient irrigation system, seeding cover crops or applying compost.
CCRCD Announce Speak-Off Winners
Emiliano Rodriguez and Morgan Erickson, both from Pierce High School, gave presentations to the Colusa County Resource Conservation Board of Directors on "How RCDs help landowners reduce the threat of fires?”.
Starthistle: The Landowner Strikes Back by Emily Harmon
Ever wonder how that spiny yellow-flowered thistle came to be almost everywhere you look in the Sacramento Valley? This extremely resilient plant is exceptionally hard to eradicate, and often takes several years of intensive management to be able to control.
2018 CCRCD Speak Off
High School students have an opportunity to practice their presentation skills and win a cash prize! Topic: “How can RCDs help landowners reduce the threat... Read More