Idaho Bulletin 250-7-6

January 24, 2007

SUBJECT:  FNM - Idaho Chapter SWCS Winter Workshop, February 22-23, 2007

TO:  All Employees, NRCS, Idaho

Purpose.  To transmit information about the Idaho Chapter SWCS workshop

Expiration Date.  September 30, 2007

Idaho NRCS encourages participation in professional training opportunities for technology transfer and development as well as networking. This workshop offers an excellent opportunity for Idaho employees to get the most current information on improved forages and the proper management of irrigated pastures and hayland.

The Idaho Chapter SWCS and the University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Service are co- hosting a workshop in Twin Falls entitled Improved Forage Lands of Idaho – Environmental, Ecological and Economic Importance. Specialists from the University of Idaho, UI Cooperative Extension, USDA-NRCS and Utah State Cooperative Extension will provide the latest information on forage crop/pasture establishment and management, including fertilizer and irrigation water management, grazing and harvest management, management of soil problems and animal nutrition and husbandry.

There is no cost for the workshop, but space is limited. Contact Joe May (joe.may@id.usda.gov or call 208-378-5722) to register for the workshop. More information on this workshop can be found at http://www.plrcd.org/SWCS. Registration deadline is February 20, 2007.

Idaho NRCS employees may attend on government time, but no per diem or other expenses are allowed. Government vehicles may be used, and car-pooling is encouraged. Employees must have prior approval from their supervisor to attend. The meeting is open to everyone.

/s/                                           
RICHARD SIMS                                         
State Conservationist               

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