Western CO Soil Health, Food and Farm Forum: Full Schedule

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10:15am MST

Engine Essentials: A Hands-On Guide to Repair and Maintenance

Friday January 24, 2025 10:15am - 12:30pm MST

Learn how to understand, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain small engines. This workshop will cover both two- and four-stroke engines with the second hour being hands-on.

Speakers

Greg Krush

Farmer

Greg has farmed his entire life, growing up on a poultry farm, 20 years in the dairy business, 20 years with a wholesale nursery and now running grass-fed steer near Hotchkiss. He has maintained and repaired all of his own equipment and currently has a collection of vintage Oliver... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 10:15am - 12:30pm MST
North Room

Workshop

2:45pm MST

Soil Health Made Simple: DIY Toolbox for Actionable Insights

Friday January 24, 2025 2:45pm - 5:00pm MST

North Room

In this hands-on session, learn practical methods for soil health observation and evaluation using your own senses and common household items. Bridging the gap between science and stewardship these tools assess soil health in an accessible way that is easy to replicate on your own land. Walk away with actionable insights for improving soil health, the key to ecosystem function!

Speakers

Anna Clare Monlezun, PhD

Rangeland Ecosystem Scientist, Graze LLC & Rangeland Living Laboratory Inc

Dr. Anna Clare Monlezun is a rangeland ecosystem scientist, systems thinker, and collaborative facilitator. She considers herself a life-long student of nature who thrives in interdisciplinary work environments, assisting stakeholders in the interface of ranching and conservation... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 2:45pm - 5:00pm MST
North Room

Workshop