Land Stewardship Workshop for Small Acreages
Here in Montana, taking care of your land can be a big job. Controlling weeds is a constant battle, understanding the stream permitting system can be overwhelming, and managing your resources for long term health takes time and care. We hope we can make some of these challenges a little easier and help people understand the resources and possibilities around them.
The Land Stewardship Workshop for Small Acreages is an annual event hosted by  Madison CD, Ruby Valley CD, MSU Extension, and MT Natural Resources Conservation Service, to bring together key agencies and land use professionals to speak on topics relevant to small acreage landowners in Madison County. It will also provide an introduction to agencies/professionals who can act as a resource in the future. The workshop’s presentation topics are based on frequently asked questions and will aim to give folks a better understanding of Best Management Practices, as well as, the permitting and laws associated with land management.
In 2024, the workshop will take place on October 9th at the Madison County Admin Building in Virginia City from 5pm-7pm. The topics covered will be:
- Water Use – Cody Marxer, Madison County Planning Director and Floodplain Administrator
- Weeds in Your Backyard – Jane Mangold, MSU Extension
- Wildfire Risk Management – Jim King, US Forest Service
- Q&A Panel – agency representatives and workshop presenters
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at https://forms.gle/2tJ7JgJ54kyiHeo8A or maia@madisoncd.org.
For information regarding the 2022 workshop and recording, please visit https://madisoncd.net/2022/10/17/land-stewardship-for-small-acreages-2022/