Nominations Sought for Local Stewardship Award
Do you know a local resident who makes an effort to take care of our land and water? Do they go out of their way to try something new? Do…
Livestock Guide Now Available Online
A handy publication from the Montana Association of Conservation Districts and Montana State University Extension is now available in electronic format. This guide allows producers to self-assess their operation to…
Trees and Shrubs Workshop March 4th
While we are still in the heart of winter here in the Madison, many wise landowners are already beginning to think about our next season: planting. But for many people…
Winter Workshop: Conservation Plantings
What to choose, how to plant, and ways to protect your investment. We are pleased to welcome Brian Quilter with the DNRC Nursery and Beau Downing with Montana FWP. This…
Stewardship Award: Call for Nominations
Do you know a good steward? Who qualifies: Any resident of the Madison Conservation District—teacher, realtor, bartender, rancher—with outstanding stewardship practices, activities, or projects. We are looking for stewardship efforts…
February Workshop: Livestock Diseases
Local veterinarians will be on hand to discuss the causes, treatment, and prevention of common livestock diseases affecting horses & cows. As always, we’ll have an awesome lunch available. Registration:…
Banquet 2014: Call for Catering Bids
The RVCD and MCD banquet planning committee will be accepting bid proposals to prepare and serve the featured meal for the 2014 Annual Banquet for approximately 200 people. The event…
January Newsletter
Below is a link to a PDF form of our (almost) quarterly newsletter. Read about upcoming workshops, a story about Harrison High School students taking Ag Education classes, an update…
Conservation Planting 101
Trisha Cracroft, NRCS District Conservationist Do your animals need wind protection? Do you want to save money by reducing your energy consumption? Do you want to reduce noise, create a…
All of the Pieces Are Important
Bruce Auchly, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Several decades ago, I took apart a 1973 Ford Maverick engine. For the mechanically inclined – I’m not but occasionally I qualify under…
Winter Workshop: Livestock Parasites
Join us for the next Winter Workshop, Tuesday, January 21st from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. It will be held in the Basement Conference room of the First Madison Valley Bank…
Recycling Glass in Madison County
By Rebecca Ramsey, Ruby Watershed Coordinator Recycling has been a long standing habit in my house that started back in the 80s when I was a child, and Woodsy the…