Sharing this week on upcoming November events. Please be safe with the remainder of harvest and we’ll keep praying for rain!

Fall Gardening Program: The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District, USDA-NRCS, and Nebraska Extension are joining forces to present a fall garden workshop on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the York County Fairgrounds (4-H Building). This event is free to attend. Registration is requested but not required to 402-362-6601. 

The workshop will include time to visit booths, speak with presenters, and enjoy refreshments from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Presentations will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. From 11:30-noon, there will be time for Q&A with both presenters, gathering materials, and viewing demonstrations at presenter booths. A representative from the Nebraska Forest Service will also be on hand to answer your tree care questions. Ordering for the NRD’s Conservation Tree Program will kick off in November.

This event will feature Extension Educator Sarah Browning, who has presented at our gardening workshops recently, including one on vegetable gardening and another on fruit tree care. Browning will present a Solution Gardening session that focuses on “right plant, right place.” Which plants are best for shade/sun? How about sandy or wet soil? What if you have a wildlife problem? If something didn’t work as planned this past growing season, Browning may be able to shed light on why and help you create a new game plan for next year.

Learn about opportunities for small-scale and urban agriculture producers with Brach Johnson, USDA Nebraska State Urban and Small-Scale Agriculture Conservationist. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has technical and financial resources for urban dwellers to enhance their production system and protect our natural resources. Urban agriculture includes the cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products in urban and suburban areas. Community gardens, rooftop farms, hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic facilities, and vertical production, are all examples of urban agriculture. Tribal communities and small towns may also be included. 

Cover Crop Grazing Conference is being held Nov. 6^th with registration and trade show from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and program from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte. This year’s theme is “Getting the Most Out of Every Acre”. This conference is designed for producers looking to enhance profitability and sustainability through innovative grazing systems. Topics and speakers include: Winter Grazing Opportunities with Annual Forages and Latest Findings on Using Cover Crops for Forage, by Dr. Bart Lardner, University of Saskatchewan; My Journey to Integrate Cattle on Crop Ground by Logan Pribbeno, Wind Glass Ranch; and Filling the Forage Gaps Using Cover Crops by Dr. Mary Drewnoski. Breakout session topics include: Tips for Selecting and Using Temporary Fencing and What You Need to Know About Planting Dates and Forage Production. There is a charge of $40 to attend. Registration is at: https://go.unl.edu/ccgc24. 

Central NE Regenerative Ag Conference will be held Nov. 19th in Holdrege at the Phelps Ag Center. Program is from 8:45-4:30 p.m. (Reg. 8 a.m.). Featured speaker will be Rodney Saunders with NRCS in addition to farmer panels. More info. and registration at: https://www.cccneb.edu/agconference