Conservation Connections: An introduction to NRCS resources and programs

You’re invited to a pasture walk at Pado Farms to learn how these experienced farmers have been for the past 12 years rotationally grazing red angus beef cow/calf pairs.

Bonus: We'll have a chance to look at Paul's winter area as well as the livestock working tub & chute.

A warm invite to beginning farmers and new landowners interested in conservation resources. Event is free to attend. Snacks will be served. Registration appreciated but walk-ups welcome.

Speakers include:

Paul & Donna Habeck, Pado Farms

Kirsten Jurcek, Brattset Family Farm & Conservation Connector

Pasture walk highlights & expert input include:

• Cost share for rotational grazing (pasture establishment, fencing, waterlines, watering facilities & livestock lanes)
• Soil health benefits of rotational grazing, including how it increases everything from farm resilience to pollinators to carbon sequestration and decreases erosion, nutrient loss and farmer risk.

About Conservation Connectors

Conservation Connections: Linking New & Underserved Farmers with Conservation Resources uniquely utilizes a “boots in the field” team of Farmer Connectors to assist these farmers to tap into information and opportunities to create a more successful farm business and cultivate soil health. With funding support from the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), this project provides outreach and support to historically underserved farmer groups including African Americans, Asian, Latino, Indigenous, veterans and beginning farmers.

Event Hosts

Renewing the Countryside is a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses, and projects. The Sustainable Farming Association advances environmental stewardship, economic resilience and strong, diverse communities through farmer-to-farmer networking, education, demonstration and research. This project is made possible with funding support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).