This three-part online workshop is designed to help participants learn how to thrive in a rural setting and make their land ownership dreams come true!  

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The idea for 10 Acres and A Dream came from the Idaho Master Forest Stewards, most of whom are private landowners themselves. They have interacted with rural landowners from many walks of life who may have struggled to realize their rural property dreams. In this webinar series, forest owners, rural landowners, homesteaders and future landowners will learn about the basics of rural land ownership, paths to caring for their land and ways to achieve their goals for rural living. 

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Dates: March 12, 19 & 26, 2021

Time: 9 am - 12 pm PST / 10 am - 1 pm MST

Location: Zoom Webinar

Cost: FREE – please plan to attend all three sessions!

 

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Workshop Overview

Day 1: Introduction to Ten Acres and a Dream, Forestry, and Landowner Experiences

Day 2: All About Soils and Growing Crops

Day 3: Livestock Production & Management-Intensive Grazing Practices

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Workshop Topics

Forestry fundamentals

Homestead planning

Growing fruits, vegetables, and other crops of small acreages

Raising livestock on small acreages

Rural living

 

Workshop Presenters

Samantha Ball, University of Idaho Extension, Canyon County

Tess Hahn, Idaho Master Forest Stewards, Bah Bah Blacktail Farm, Careywood, ID

Jennifer Jensen, University of Idaho Extension, Bonner County

Rebecca Mills, University of Idaho, Gem County

Sean Mitzel, Idaho Master Forest Stewards, Homesteading Consultant, Cocalalla, ID

Kate Painter, University of Idaho Extension, Boundary County

Chris Schnepf, University of Idaho Extension, Panhandle Area Forestry

Dean Sutton, Idaho Master Forest Stewards

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​Please note:  The primary focus of this workshop is general information for rural landowners with an interest in homesteading. It does not focus on commercial crop and livestock management or farm and ranch business management.

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An Idaho Forest Stewardship program is co-sponsored by:

University of Idaho Extension

Idaho Department of Lands

USDA – Forest Service

 

For more information, please contact Kate Painter, University of Idaho Extension Boundary County , or Chris Schnepf, University of Idaho Extension, Panhandle Area Forestry

 

Special thanks to Colette DePhelps, UI Extension Community Food Systems Area Educator, and Mackenzie Lawrence, UI Extension Community Food Systems Administrative Coordinator for making this workshop available online!

 

For technical assistance registering or accessing course resources, please contact Mackenzie.

 

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