Workshops and Events
Join us for hands-on learning about conservation practices and sustainable agriculture.
Community Education Through Action
The MCRCD hosts workshops and events throughout the year focused on conservation practices, sustainable agriculture, and community education. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or new landowner, our programs provide valuable knowledge and hands-on experience.
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Events Hosted
Workshop Topics
Our workshops address the most important conservation challenges facing Madera County's agricultural community.
Cover Cropping
Learn how cover crops improve soil health, reduce erosion, and enhance water infiltration.
Irrigation Efficiency
Discover modern irrigation techniques that conserve water while maintaining crop productivity.
Pollinator Habitat
Explore strategies for creating pollinator-friendly habitats that support biodiversity.
Sustainable Agriculture
Gain practical knowledge about sustainable farming practices that protect natural resources.
All Workshops & Events
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Upcoming Events
Hedgerow That Work: Soil Health Benefits Workshop
Join a hedgerow tour and learn about on-farm ecology. Discover how hedgerows improve soil health, support beneficial insects, and enhance biodiversity on working farms.
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Past Events
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
Topics include Conservation Planning, Groundwater Management, Irrigation Data & Scheduling, and System Maintenance.
Healthy Soils, Healthy Orchard: A Conservation Approach to Farming
A conservation approach to farming workshop focusing on healthy soils and orchard management practices. Lunch will be served.
Increasing Pollinators on Your Operation
The RCD has funding to help agricultural operations and working lands establish pollinator habitat.
Volunteer Planting Day
Plant native trees and shrubs to support local biodiversity and pollinator habitats. Be ready to dig, lift, and get your hands dirty!
MCRCD/CAFF Field Demonstration
Healthy soils and sustainable water use demonstration focusing on cover crops for soil health.
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
Workshop on irrigation efficiency and nutrient management for Madera County farmers.
Agave Workshop
Field demonstration event at the Specialty Crop Company Agave Farm exploring agave cultivation and sustainable crop diversification. Lunch provided.
Ag Plastic Container Recycling Event
Agricultural plastic container recycling collection event. Triple-rinsed pesticide containers and 30-55 gallon drums accepted.
Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP)
MLRP In-Person Meeting (Nov 6) and Virtual Meeting (Nov 8) covering the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program.
Biochar Benefits in California Orchards
Free workshop about biochar benefits in orchards to improve soil health. Lunch served.
ofi - Nitricity Field Day Event
Nitrogen management and environmental impact field day. Lunch served following the event.
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
Learn how landowners can implement recharge, efficiently schedule irrigation systems, and review common maintenance issues.
MLRP | Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program Workshop
Workshop covering MLRP Program funding opportunities, project types funded, RCD programs, wildlife projects on working lands, and technical service providers for pollinator projects.
NITRICITY Climate-Smart Fertilizer Webinar
Webinar covering environmental impact of nitrogen fertilizer, nitrogen management in perennial agroecosystems, and fertigating nitrogen.
Grower Experience with Recharge
Lunch served. Topics include recharge events update, successes and challenges of 2023, grower Q&A, and financial incentives.
Grower Experience with Recharge
Field workshop covering how to prepare for on-farm recharge, obstacles and successes, real-time grower experience, and funding opportunities.
Grower Experience with Recharge
Two-site field day covering on-farm recharge and recharge basins, obstacles, successes, and funding opportunities.
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
Multi-location workshop covering Conservation Planning, Ground Water Management, Irrigation Data & Scheduling, and Maintenance for Efficiency.
Grower Recharge Workshop
Introduction to recharge, benefits of recharge, Chowchilla Management Zone, irrigated lands program, and NRCS pilot recharge program.
Virtual Webinar on Cover Crops
Virtual cover crop webinar with video discussion and Q&A with grower Justin Wylie (Wylie Farms) and PCA Jerred Barba (Stone Land Co.).
Strategies For Recharge On Your Farm
Virtual workshop covering introduction to recharge, crop and agronomic considerations, benefits in almonds, and water quality aspects.
SJV RCPP Workshops
RCPP workshops covering RCDs, RCD-RCPP partnership, background on RCPP practices and processes, and how to apply.
Valley Farm Bureau SHARE Field Demo Day
Whole Orchard Recycling and mastication demonstration by Arrowhead Agriculture. Enter on Marinette Ave, at the train tracks.
SWEEP Grant Funding for Producers
CDFA State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) funding opportunity. Learn about grants for irrigation system improvements that reduce greenhouse gases and save water.
Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop
Workshop covering introduction to distribution uniformity, productivity maintenance, flow meters & calculations, value of data management, and scheduling & fertigation.
Cover Crops in Orchard Systems
Two-part workshop: Zoom presentation by Dr. Jeff Mitchell (UC Davis) on cover crop growth/termination, followed by field demonstrations at two farms.
Don't Miss Our Next Event
Contact the MCRCD to learn about upcoming workshops, field days, and community events. We regularly update our schedule with new programs designed to support conservation in Madera County.
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