October 22, 2021 High Tech Sustainable Grazing Listen to how the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is trying virtual fencing as a less labor intensive way of managing grazing. https://www.kunc.org/2021-10-19/virtual-fences-may-help-cows-have-less-of-an-impact-on-climate-change Ranchers Becoming Processors Ranchers in Nebraska are beginning construction on a small processing plant as their answer to the lack …
October 15, 2021 Potluck and Member Meeting Don’t forget this Saturday is your opportunity to re-engage with the agricultural community at the ECAA potluck and member meeting. It will be held at Casey Jones Park Pavilion beginning at 3:00 p.m. There will be food, conversation starters, a pumpkin carving contest, …
October 8, 2021 Local Growers Insurance The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new insurance option specifically for agricultural producers with small farms who sell locally and have less than $100,000 in revenue. Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop …
October 1, 2021 Trick or Treat Promotion for Your Business This year ECAA is giving members an opportunity to advertise their businesses at the upcoming Harvest Festival in downtown Elizabeth. And you don’t even need to leave home yourself that night. We will be handing out about 700 swag bags …
September 24, 2021 Trick or Treat Promotion for Your Business This year ECAA is giving members an opportunity to advertise their businesses at the upcoming Harvest Festival in downtown Elizabeth. And you don’t even need to leave home yourself that night. We will be handing out about 700 swag bags …
September 17, 2021 It’s Time to Get Together ECAA will hold an in-person member meeting and potluck at Casey Jones Park Pavilion on Saturday, October 16th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bring a beverage and bring a dish. Tables and chairs will be provided. We’ll be eating and mingling throughout, …
September 10, 2021 Free, Flexible ECAA Vendor Opportunities You can promote your business while you promote ECAA at the upcoming Pints in the Pines event on September 18th. You can get a four-square foot table area to showcase your products or services. All you have to do is sign up …
September 3, 2021 ECAA Vendor Opportunities You can promote your business while you promote ECAA at the upcoming Pints in the Pines event on September 18th. ECAA will have a booth at the event from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm in Casey Jones Park, and those who volunteer to hand …
August 27, 2021 Mother Earth News Online Permaculture Course Highlighting their brand-new book, Michelle Avis, Rob Avis, and Takota Coen deliver inspiring, information-packed keynotes on their process to overcome, overwhelm, and design and build a thriving permaculture property. Additionally, they will interview other permaculture pioneers to gain insights into the …
Elbert County Agricultural Alliance Membership Meeting Google Hangout April 4, 2020 Tonya Roche called the meeting to order at 2:13 p.m. Attendees included: Diane Cribley, Heather Marley, Sheila Zuschek, Tonya Roche, Robert Hammervold, Rae Gerold-Smith, Neal Bringer, Beth Haymond, Kristy Hayes and Francesca Hayes. Announcements: Tonya Roche opened …