Greenbrier Valley Conservation DistrictDistrict Events Archive

2017 Greenbrier Valley Women-In-Agriculture Conference

The 2017 Greenbrier Valley Women-in-Agriculture Conference will be held on

Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the WV State Fair Grounds Blue Ribbon Center (Poultry Building) from 9am to 3pm.  This event will celebrate women in agriculture with a fun and informative day featuring an exciting lineup of topics such as using landscape for crop production / gardening tips, herb infused oils, vinegars and smoothies, beekeeping, fall flower arranging, and more!  There will also be several local vendors with information on agricultural resources and handmade products available for sale.  Morning refreshments as well as lunch will be served.  There is no charge to attend but we must ask that reservations be made in advance by calling your county’s WVU Extension office, USDA FSA/NRCS office at 304-645-6172, or the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District office at 304-645-6173.  You can also email your reservation to gvcd@wvca.us.  Check-in will begin at 8:30am and tickets will be entered into a drawing for door prizes at the end of the day.  RSVP deadline is October 2, 2017. 

The GVCD Rental Equipment Demonstration scheduled for March 15, 2017 has been POSTPONED due to the weather.  It will be rescheduled for a future date.

Conservation Farming School

A Guide to Implementing Best Management Practices and

Keys to Obtaining Government Cost-Share Funding

Hosted by the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District, this five night series of classes will cover topics of Forage Management and Grazing Systems, Soils and Nutrient Management, Livestock Water and Irrigation Systems, Diversifying with Vegetable and Row Crops, and Best Management Practices for Conservation Planning. Classes will be held on the evenings of May 9,16,23,30, and June 6, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at a location to be determined in the Lewisburg area. Participants will receive a binder of information, soil probe, and pasture stick. The registration fee is $50 to cover administration cost and fees. Agriculture and science teachers may participate at no cost.

To register or acquire additional information, contact the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District at 304-645-6173.

Greenbrier Valley Conservation District announces the return of their Conservation Photo Contest for amateur photographers in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas Counties.  The contest is part of the WV Association of Conservation Districts’ Conservation Photo Contest and the National Association of Conservation Districts’ Conservation Photo Contest.  Prizes will be awarded in an Adult category and a Youth category.  Winning entries will be submitted to the WVACD state level competition.  Entries must be received by June 1, 2017.

Click below for a printable flyer, guidelines, and entry forms. 

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GVCD RENTAL EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATION

The Greenbrier Valley Conservation District will be hosting an interactive equipment field day on March 15, 2017 to demonstrate the specialized conservation related farm equipment they offer for rent.  The purpose of this event is to give farmers interested in using this equipment a chance to learn how to use, calibrate, and care for this equipment while it is in their possession.  Topics and speakers will include:  BBI Spreaders (lime/fertilizer, and poultry litter) – BBI Representative; Tye and Great Plains No-Till Seed Drills – TBD; Portable Livestock Scales – Don Dransfield, WVU Extension Service; Post Drivers- Brian Wickline, WVU Extension Service; Chemical Sprayers – Dennis Burns, WV Conservation Agency; Potato Planting & Harvesting Equipment – Rodney Walbrown, WVU Extension Service Retired.  Additionally, tips on using the sprayers for controlling wood invasive species will be discussed, as well as, planting recommendations including chemical herbicides and fertilizer use with the potato planting equipment.  Instruction will begin at 10am for each piece of equipment.  Lunch will be served from 12-1pm.  Live demonstrations of the equipment will be from 1-2pm.  There is no charge to attend; however, to ensure a seat and a lunch, it is requested that attendees RSVP by 10am on March 13, 2017 by calling the GVCD office at 304-645-6173 or emailing lhutchison@wvca.us.  The event will take place at the GVCD Equipment Lot at 178 Clearview Drive, Lewisburg.  It will be under-roof but outside, so dress accordingly.  Pesticide Recertification Credits are available. 

Click below for a printable flyer.

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 2017 is "Healthy Soils are Full of Life." 

• Judging will be based on conservation message, visual effectiveness, originality, and universal appeal. 
• Deadline for entry in the GVCD contest is April 7, 2017. 
• 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 2017 Stewardship title, "Healthy Soils are Full of Life," 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
• For an entry form, see here:  http://www.nacdnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Poster-Contest-Entry-Form_2017.pdf
• Click below for a printable flyer. 

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Greenbrier Valley Conservation District Announces Century Farm Program

The Greenbrier Valley Conservation District is pleased to announce that the West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts is continuing the West Virginia Century Farm Program.

The GVCD is seeking to recognize families who have been farming the same tract of land for at least 100 years.  The farm must have been in continuous operation by the same family and a family member must live on the farm or be an integral part of the day-to-day operation of the farm enterprise.  Line of ownership from the first family member owning the land may be through wives, husbands, children, brothers, nephews, or nieces.  The farm must also consist of at least 10 acres of the original holdings and gross more than $1,000 annually from farm products.

For recognition, applications must be received by the GVCD no later than April 1, 2017.  Signs will be awarded to the Century Farm families selected by the GVCD.  For an application form, please contact the Greenbrier Valley Conservation District at 304-645-6173 or the USDA Farm Service Agency at 304-645-6172.  Both are located at 179 Northridge Drive, Lewisburg, WV  24901.

You can also download a form here:  http://wvca.us/education/century_farms.cfm