The Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District
Our workshops and events are designed to educate and empower community members on sustainable practices, conservation techniques, and the latest developments in resource management. Join us to gain valuable insights, network with like-minded individuals, and actively contribute to the conservation efforts that protect our local environment. Your participation helps us build a more resilient and informed community.
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Event Name: Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshops
Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 1102 S Pine St, Madera, CA 93637
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
Event Name: RCD Field Demonstration Workshop
Date: Tuesday, November 19
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch: Provided for attendees
Registration: Attendees need to register via a provided link or QR code.
Location: The Specialty Crop Company Agave Farm, NEC of Road 26 & Avenue 24 in Chowchilla, CA
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
Event Name: MLRP In-Person Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 06
Time: 8:00 – 10:00AM
Event Name: MLRP Virtual Meeting
Date: Firday, November 08
Time: 12:00 – 1:30PM
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
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Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
Biochar Benefits in California Orchards
MAY 30, 2024 – 9 AM TO NOON
PACIFIC FARMING COMPANY 24220 AVE. 13 ¾, MADERA CA 93637
A free workshop about the benefits of using biochar in orchards toimprove soil health. Learn best practices for handling and applyingbiochar. Hear about AFT’s field trial with Pacific Farming Company.Lunch will be served.
Speakers include:
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
The Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District (RCD), ofi, and Nitricity invites you to attend a workshop event covering Nitrogen Management and Environmental Impact on Friday, April 19th from 10:30AM – 12PM located at ofi Puma Ranch in Chowchilla, CA. Lunch will be served following the workshop field day event. 1.5 CCA & INMP Credits are pending.
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
The Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District (RCD) invites you to attend our workshop event covering Irrigation and Nutrient Management on Tuesday, March 26th from 8:45AM – 11:00AM located at the Madera County Farm Bureau office at 1102 S Pine St, Madera, CA. We invite you to join us to learn more about how landowners can implement recharge on their land, efficiently schedule their irrigation systems to conserve water, and review common maintenance issues that lead to inefficient application of water and nutrients. Interested attendees will learn more about these excellent tools that will build resilience into our water supply system.
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
Work Shop Event: March 20, 2024
Topics Include:
RSVP by March 13
Refreshments will be served
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
Work Shop Event: November 10, 2023
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST
Speakers:
Tiziano – Agronomist Nitricity
Silas – President CA Ag Solutions
Zac – Sr Director of Agronomy Olam
Topics Covered:
Assessing the Environmental Impact of Nitrogen Fertilizer’s
Nitrogen Management in Perennial Agroecosystems
Why Fertigate Nitrogen
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
Work Shop Event: October 18, 2023
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Lunch Served)
Madera County Farm Bureau, 1102 S Pine St, Madera CA 93637
Topics Covered:
An update on Madera / Chowchilla 2022 – 2023 recharge events
Highlighted successes and challenges of 2023
Q&A with growers’ recharge experiences
Current and future recharge events and opportunities
Grower financial incentives
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
Work Shop Event: June 21, 2023
1/2 Mile West of Intersection of 22 1/2 & Road 12
Topics Covered:
How to prepare for on-farm recharge
Obstacles Face and successes
Real-time experience with growers
Funding opportunities for recharge
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
FIELD DAY: April 12th, 2023
Site #1: 9:00AM – 10:30AM
26424 Avenue 8, Madera, CA 93637
Site #2: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Avenue 11 1/2 & Road 23, Madera, CA 93637
Topics Covered:
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: January 10th, 2023 | 9:00AM to 11:00AM
Where: Soils Education Center, 5956 Central Ave. Ceres, CA
When: January 12th, 2023 | 9:00AM to 11:00AM
Where: Merced Coop. Extension Office, CE Classroom, 2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA
When: January 17th, 2023 | 8:45AM to 11:00AM
Where: Madera County Farm Bureau Office, 1102 S Pine St. Madera, CA 93637
Topics covered:
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: July 13, 2022 | 9:00AM to 11:30AM
Where: 13534 Avenue 19 1/2 Chowchilla, CA 93610. You must Register Here to participate.
Topics covered:
Introduction to Recharge (Joe Choperena, Sustainable Conservation)
Benefits of Recharge (Almond Board – Field Outreach and Education, Almond Board of California)
Chowhilla Management Zone (Kristi Robinson)
WIrrigated Lands Program (ESJ) – (Christina Beckstead)
NRCS Pilot Recharge Program – (State Water Quality Specialist, NRCS and Priscilla Baker, NRCS)
Grower Experience with Recharge – Chase Hurley (Red Top area)
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: April 20, 2022 | 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Where: Zoom, you must Register Here to receive the link to participate.
Topics covered:
Introduction to Recharge (Daniel Mountjoy, Director of Resource Stewardship, Sustainable Conservation)
Crop and Agronomic Pieces to Recharge (Rogell Rogers, Agronomist, Sustainable Conservation )
Benefits of Recharge in Almonds (Michael Roots, Specialist – Field Outreach and Education, Almond Board of California)
Water Quality Aspects of Recharge (Aysha Massell, Programs Director, Sustainable Conservation)
Grower Experience with Recharge
NCRS Pilot Recharge Program (Wendy Rash, State Water Quality Specialist, NRCS)
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: April 22, 2022 | 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Where: Zoom, you must Register Here to receive the link to participate.
Topics covered:
Video on Cover Crops
Discussion Q/A with video hosts
Grower: Justin Wylie, Wylie Farms
PCA: Jerred Barba, Stone Land Co.
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: March 9th & March 21st, 2022
Where: Zoom, you must Register Here to receive the link to participate.
Topics covered:
Trina Walley w/East Stan RCD: What are RCDs and RCD-RCPP partnership.
Paul Lum and Stacy Shutts w/ AFT: background and information on RCPP, including practices and processes.
Matt Bahm with Merced NRCS: How to apply to the RCPP and differences between RCPP and EQIP applications.
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: Tuesday, March 01st, 2022 | 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Directions: The orchard demo will be held north of Exeter, between Belmont Rd. and Filbert Rd. Enter on Marinette Ave, at the train tracks, go north to the field block noted on the map. Park along edge of orchard west side of railroad tracks.
Register here
Whole Orchard Recycling and mastication to be demonstrated by Arrowhead Agriculture.
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Where: Zoom
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering its next round of State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) funding. SWEEP provides financial grants to implement irrigation system improvements that reduce greenhouse gases, and save water on California agricultural operations. Eligible system components can include soil moisture monitoring, drip systems, pump retrofits, variable frequency drives, installation of renewable energy, and other items that save energy and reduce water use.
Program and application information can be found on CDFA’s website at: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: Thursday, October 28, 2021, 8:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Zoom
Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District is offering an Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop. Topics includes: Intro to distribution uniformity (DU), Productivity maintenance, Flow meters & calculations, Value of data management and Scheduling & fertigation.
Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District is offering a workshop for Irrigation and Nutrient Management on October 28 from 8:30am to 1:00pm. MCRCD will also be available to answer questions about our program, discuss your potential projects, and in some cases assist with quantifications and filling out applications.
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
When: Part 1 – Zoom Presentation – Thursday, May o6, 2021, 11:00am – 1:00pm (English) 1:30pm – 3:309m (Spanish)
Part 2: Field Demonstration – 1st Demonstration Friday, May 07, 2021, 10:00am – 11:30am @ Rob Shuh’s Farm (9643 S Vista Ave, Chowchilla, CA 93610)
2nd Demonstration Friday, May 07, 2021, 1:00pm – 2:30pm @ Shannon lest’s Farm (Shoutheast corner of Rd 16 1/2 & Avenue 17, Madera, CA)
Dr Jeff Mitchell, Cooperative Extension Cropping Systems Specialist with UC Davis presents on growth, biomass production and water use of cover crops.
Cary Crum, Crop Consultant at California Ag Solutions presents on innovative cover crop planting approaches in almond orchards.
Vivian Wauters, Postdoc at UC Davis covers topics including frost risk, water usage, and soil health.
Margaret-Smither Kopperl, Manager of USDA-NRCS Lockeford Plant Material Center covers topics including cool and warm season cover crop options in Calfornia and planning, management, and termination methods.
Stephanie Anagnoson, Director of Water and Natural Resources for Madera County presents options for following SGMA locally.
Christina Beckstead, Director and Madera County Farm Bureau presents an overview of current NCP Programs and next steps.
Questions? For more information, contact Amy Siliznoff, Madera/Chowchilla RCD, at amy@maderachowchillarcd.org or call (626) 483-1345.
Madera/Chowchilla RCD covers 550,000+ acres in Madera County, focusing on sustainable resource conservation and agricultural land protection.
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