ECAA Member Meeting Minutes October 16, 2021 Casey Jones Park Pavilion Elizabeth, Colorado 4:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. Robert Hammervold, Chairperson, called the meeting of the members of the Elbert County Agricultural Alliance to order. Also in attendance were Roann Keen, Christian Ray, Tonya Roche, Sheila Zuschek, and Lark …
ECAA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes November 11, 2021 Attending: Bob Hammervold, Sheila Zuschek, Tonya Roche, Alan Holman, and Lark Fogel Bob Hammervold called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. I. Minutes Sheila Zuschek presented the minutes of the October 11th …
The revised bylaws of the Elbert County Agricultural Association are available here: ECAA Bylaws 211101
November 5, 2021 Thank you to all of the goodie bag sponsors and volunteers who helped with the Harvest Festival last weekend! The kids had a great time and we made some great connections with members of the agricultural community. Vendor Opportunities If you are still looking for holiday vendor …
October 29, 2021 Harvest Festival Don’t forget to come out to see us at the Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Harvest Festival on October this Saturday. It will be on Main Street beginning at 11:30 a.m. Put on your costume and join us in handing out candy to the kids. …
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, …
ECAA Board Meeting Minutes October 11, 2021 Attendees: Bob Hammervold, Chairman, Sheila Zuschek, Secretary, Lark Fogel, Members at Large, and Alan Holman, Member at Large I. Minutes Sheila Zuschek presented the minutes of the September 20th board meeting. Lark Fogel moved to adopt the minutes. Bob …
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 …