Greenbrier Valley Conservation DistrictDistrict Events Archive

Farm Field Day and Workshop

The Greenbrier Valley Conservation District and the West Virginia Conservation Agency will be hosting a farm field day and workshop on June 30, 2016, beginning at 5pm, at the Bill Canterbury Farm in Sinks Grove.

Mr. Canterbury has recently installed an intensive rotational grazing and livestock watering system with assistance from the WVCA Agricultural Enhancement and Clean Water Act 319 Programs.  During the workshop, we will tour this system and explain how it works not only to protect water and soil quality, but also to increase the overall production of the farm.  Dr. Ed Rayburn and Dr. Darin Matlick of the WVU Extension Service will be there to explain the forage system and to discuss the new Veterinary Feed Directive.

The farm is located in Monroe County on Rt 3, 3.4 miles west of Pickaway.

This event is free to the public and dinner will be provided; however, we do ask that you RSVP to the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District at 304-645-6173, if you plan to attend.

The Greenbrier Valley Conservation District is pleased to announce the Spring Outreach Program for the Peterstown area of Monroe County.  This program is designed to address funding availability and concerns and share ideas of beginner, novice, hobby and professional farmers alike.  The meeting is being held at the Ballard Fire House in Ballard, WV .  There is no charge to attend and refreshments will be served.  Contact Barry Level, Grassland Technician, for more info.  304-645-6172 Extension 110 or 304-520-2318. 

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JUST FOR KIDS! 

The Greenbrier Valley Conservation District (GVCD) is participating in the Poster Contest sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts (WVACD.)  The contest is open to all school aged children in the district and prizes will be awarded in each of the following age groups:  Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12.  District winners are eligible to compete in the state contest and state winners will move on to the national contest.

The theme for 2016 is "We All Need Trees." 

• Judging will be based on conservation message, visual effectiveness, originality, and universal appeal. 
• Deadline for entry in the GVCD contest is May 18, 2016. 
• Poster size for Grades K-6 is a half sheet or 14" x 22".
• Poster size for Grades 7-12 is a full sheet or 22" x 28".
• The 2016 Stewardship title, "We All Need Trees," must be on the front of the poster.  No other titles should be used.
• Any media may be used to create a flat or two dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper, or other materials.)  The back of each poster MUST have the student's name, grade level, teacher's name, and school. 
• For more information about the GVCD contest, contact our office at 304-645-6173 or email lhutchison@wvca.us.
• For more information about the WVACD (state level) contest, see here:  http://wvca.us/education/poster_contest.cfm
• For more information about the NACD (national level) contest, see here:  http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/poster

Click below for a printable flyer.

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The Greenbrier Valley Conservation District (GVCD) is pleased to announce the initial gathering of the Basics of Farming Operations Conference for Greenbrier and Monroe Counties.   This program is designed to address concerns and share ideas of beginner, novice, hobby, and professional farmers alike.  Session 1 will take place Tuesday, March 22, 2016, from 6 - 8pm, at the Organ Cave Community Center, which is located at the intersection of US 63 and US 219.  There is no charge for attendance and refreshments will be served.  There will be future sessions throughout the district.  Please click below to view more information. 

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The Greenbrier Valley Conservation District announces their 2016 Conservation Photo Contest.  Please click below to view flyer and forms. 

REMINDER:  PHOTOS ARE DUE JUNE 10, 2016.  :)

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