Walpole, NH (April 1, 2022) – The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) continues its work in providing technical and educational assistance to producers and community members. CCCD invites the community to three workshop opportunities in April.
Pruning Workshop
When: April 5, 2022, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Westmoreland Garden Project, 193 River Rd, Westmoreland, NH
Community Garden Connections (CGC), in partnership with UNH Extension, and the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), will provide an overview of pruning techniques for fruit trees to support production, help manage pests, and maintain tree health.
For questions or assistance in registration:
email info@cheshireconservation.org or call 603-756-2988 x3011
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Equipment Field Day
When: April 19, 2022, 11:00 am
Where: Cheshire County Farm, River Road Westmoreland, NH 03467
Join Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), Windham County Natural Resources Conservation District (Windham County NRCD), and UNH Extension staff and farmers to see equipment in action, and learn about CCCD's equipment rental program! Learn how other farmers have utilized equipment on their land, and ask questions!
For questions or assistance in registration:
email info@cheshireconservation.org or call 603-756-2988 x3011
In case of snow, event will be rescheduled to April 26th at 11:00 AM
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BCS Tractor Training
When: April 25, 2022
Where: Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH, 03431
Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD), in partnership with UNH Cooperative Extension, the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), and Stonewall Farm, will host two 3-hour BCS Tractor trainings. To be eligible to rent the BCS Tractor through CCCD's equipment program in 2022, you must attend this training.
Attendees can choose between two session times on April 25, 2022: 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
For questions or assistance in registration:
email info@cheshireconservation.org or call 603-756-2988 x3011
The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole, NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners. For more information, contact Amanda Littleton at 603-756-2988 ext.4 or email at amanda@cheshireconservation.org
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