Events

Monthly Board Meeting

Our monthly meetings are open to the public, please feel free to join us!
The next meeting is May 5, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
USDA/NRCS Building
2738 Crossroads Blvd
Grand Junction, CO
Please park around the back of the building to access the conference room.

2025 Annual Landowner Meeting and Local Work Group

When: Friday, May 9th, 2025 5:30-7:30pm

Where: 3170 B 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81503

Please join us to hear about District updates, celebrate the MCD-nominated Colorado State Conservationists of the Year, and make your voice heard at the Local Work Group.

Dinner provided!

RSVP by May 5th by clicking the button below.

A flier for the annual landowner and local work group meeting. There is a photo of 2 men kneeling next to a yellow farm equipment, a photo of a man smiling next to a peach tree, and a headshot of a man with the sky behind him

Shavano Conservation District and Western Colorado Soil Health Committee invite you to learn about and see on-farm production of fungal-rich vermicompost. This is the largest commercial sale operation of it’s kind in Colorado.

Time: 10am-1pm

Location: 13111 59.50 Rd, Montrose, CO

On-Farm Production of Fungal-Dominate Compost Extract

Patrick O-Neil, Soil Scientist and Agronomist

Bring Your Own Container to Hold Liquid Extract – First 20 Gallons Free!

Lunch Provided!

A flier for Composter Fertilizer day. The flier is white, teal, and brown and features a hand holding fluffy brown soil.
A flier for an event on Peach Tree Fertility. There are many photos of peaches, blossoms, and saplings.

When: May 7th @ 1-2:15pm

Where: CSU Western Colorado Research Center - Western Campus

3170 B 1/2 Road

Grand Junction, CO 81503

The month of May is the time to make sure your orchards are getting the fertility they need. Dr. David Sterle will discuss strategies to fertilize in our conditions and how to monitor your nutrition status. Indoor and field tour.

A flier for the Agritech seminar series on May 14th about drones. There are 1 pictures of drones flying in the sky with a logo for Agriwest Initiative and CSU Western Colorado Research Center

Want to learn more about how drones can benefit your agricultural operation?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (aka drones) are giving farmers tools to monitor crops, spray chemicals, and irrigate more precisely. Drones reduce soil compaction, save diesel, and allow for access in difficult spaces.

This seminar will be at WCRC-Grand Valley with outdoor demos and BBQ!

When: May 14th

Where: 3170 B 1/2 Road

Grand Junction, CO 81503

A flier for the Agrivoltaics Focus Group event happening on May 15th, 2025. There is information about event information including the website and where to RSVP

Come join us for an exciting in-person event at Western Colorado Research Center - Orchard Mesa . This Focus Group event will delve into the intersection of agriculture and solar energy.

Event Details

  • Take a tour of the WCRC's new agrivoltaics research site

  • Learn about the latest innovations

  • Participate in a feedback-oriented session that will inform tools and resources for producers.

  • Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided

The event is open to agricultural producers, landowners, and agricultural organizations. Network with like-minded individuals and experts in the field.

Reserve your spot now by clicking on this link: Western Slope Agrivoltaics Focus Group Tickets, Thu, May 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

SOLD OUT

Stay tuned for future availability!

Want a waterwise garden? Check out Garden in a Box! Purchase a garden box tailored to Colorado’s Climate.

Grand Junction pick-up is set for May 3rd!

A flier for the Garden in a Box program. The flier has green lettering with a flower garden in the background