Morgan Conservation District

Morgan Conservation District The Morgan Conservation District was established on June 1st, 1955 and has been an important part of the county ever since.
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Conservation Districts were designed to preserve the fragile prairie land that was damaged during the Dust Bowl of the 1930's. The district works closely with the state and federal agencies, most notable the NRCS. The Morgan Conservation district manages land in Morgan, Adams, and Weld Counties. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

09/18/2023

Today marks the beginning of the first official Colorado Bean Week! 🫘 From September 18-24, Colorado Dry Beans is helping Coloradans celebrate with bean recipes and educational resources and is highlighting the many benefits beans provide to farmers and consumers alike. Did you know? 👇

🫘 Colorado dry beans are a sustainable crop that improves soil health and can help reduce water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and food waste.
🫘 Colorado beans are a nutrient-dense food that can benefit public health through the promotion of healthy weight management and gastrointestinal tract health and the reduction of chronic disease rates.
🫘 They are an affordable and accessible source of protein, fiber, and other key nutrients.
🫘 Beans have a rich global culinary history and are culturally relevant to cuisines enjoyed by diverse populations in our state.

Thank you Governor Jared Polis for shining a light on this important topic and helping Coloradans support local bean growers and processors!

To learn more about how to celebrate Colorado Bean Week, check out this link: https://bit.ly/3Rm1MNg

Interested in improving the soil health on your operation?Enroll in STAR + to receive technical assistance and a 50/50 c...
09/15/2023

Interested in improving the soil health on your operation?

Enroll in STAR + to receive technical assistance and a 50/50 cost-share for implementing eligible soil health practices!

There are limited spots available - sign up deadline is November 15th

Questions? Contact Madeline at 720-361-6418 or via email, or message South East Weld Conservation District

09/07/2023
For producers in Adams County, reach out to South East Weld Conservation District to enroll in the STAR Program for soil...
08/30/2023

For producers in Adams County, reach out to South East Weld Conservation District to enroll in the STAR Program for soil health improvements!

We’re accepting applications from producers to join the STAR+ soil health program! If you’ve ever considered incorporating soil health practices on your farm or ranch, STAR+ is for you. The benefits of improved soil health include drastically improved water retention, increased resilience to drought, reduced erosion, and lower nutrient loss.

Don’t delay! Contact your team of local conservation professionals and other STAR+ producers to receive technical assistance, begin integrating soil health management practices, and receive funds to assist with implementing those practices.

Contact Madeline at 720-361-6418 or [email protected] for more information

08/30/2023

The Summer 2023 edition of The Colorado Wheat Farmer is now available! Read it here: https://bit.ly/3QLqQgk
Cover Photo: Hannah Craig - Harvest 2023 near Cope, CO

Register for the CCA Ag Water NetWORK’s upcoming webinar on Easements and Right-of-Way for ditches, canals and other wat...
08/30/2023

Register for the CCA Ag Water NetWORK’s upcoming webinar on Easements and Right-of-Way for ditches, canals and other water delivery structures.

When: September 19, 2023 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Speakers:

• Sara Dunn, Esq., Balcomb and Green

• Craig Ullmann, P.E., Applegate Group; DARCA board member

• Branden Effland, P.E., Summit Water Engineers; DARCA board member



Irrigation ditch consortiums and individual water right holders face growing challenges in accessing and managing their irrigation ditches. Rural subdivisions, recreational trespass, and changing landowners are driving increased confusion and conflict around who owns, controls and has access rights to ditches and canals and the water they carry.

What does Colorado law say about water conveyance Easements and Right-of-Way (ROW)? What can irrigators do about blocked access, adjacent landowner complaints, and trespass? Attorney Sara Dunn and Water Resource Engineers Craig Ullmann and Branden Effland will answer these questions in this webinar.

Register in advance at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-qqpjosGdI993FydW1l3jAae1xwIaxu

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CCA Ag Water NetWORK Easements and Right-of-Ways Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

For anyone who missed the video on our tour, check it out now on Youtube!
08/07/2023

For anyone who missed the video on our tour, check it out now on Youtube!

Learn more about local agriculture and businesses in Morgan County, Colorado!Thank you to everyone who supported and sponsored our first Agri Pedal! Sponsors...

08/07/2023

One of the most beautiful plants in any landscape is the rose. Whether you like roses for their incredible fragrance, for the flowers they produce, or for the general stunning beauty found in a gar…

08/07/2023
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the Morgan County Agri-Pedal last week!We had a blast working with Glow...
08/04/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the Morgan County Agri-Pedal last week!

We had a blast working with Glow CO studio and Bicycle Adventure to organize this event, and we look forward to future rides!

There were more than 40 bicyclists outside of the GlowCo Studio on Saturday morning prepping for the 15-mile bike ride that was a part of the first Morgan County Agri-Pedal, an event designed to no…

Thank you to everyone who attended the Morgan County Agri-Pedal on Saturday!It was a great event, and we were so happy t...
08/01/2023

Thank you to everyone who attended the Morgan County Agri-Pedal on Saturday!

It was a great event, and we were so happy to see the turnout we had! And thank you to our sponsors and the businesses we worked with to host this tour :)

Stay tuned for our next ride with Glow CO studio and Bicycle Adventure!

08/01/2023

Look at this gorgeous shot!
📸: Nate Northup - New Raymer, CO

07/27/2023

Seeking West Greeley Conservation District Ranchers whom would like to attend a two day Ranching for Profit Workshop. This workshop will discuss different strategies to help you simplify your operation and increase profit.

07/24/2023

Are you looking for a way to extend your growing season? Do you not want to invest a lot of money? Is a permanent structure not appealing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, low tunnels might be right for you!

07/24/2023
07/21/2023

Cover crops are traditionally planted on farms but can also benefit gardens! They can reduce erosion, w**ds and soil compaction; increase moisture and nutrients; improve yields, attract pollinators and provide habitat for beneficial insects. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42ZxjXy

07/10/2023

Something beautiful and unusual is happening in the southern part of the state this summer. Thanks to above-average moisture that has set the stage for an epic wildflower season there and elsewhere…

07/10/2023

The funnest week of the summer is around the corner! Parks & Rec week begins on Monday. Pass the word on and join the events!

07/05/2023

Keep Fort Morgan's local food ecosystem strong! There is still time to reserve a spot for your food business at the Fort Morgan Farmers Market.

You are invited to share your innovative solutions through collaborative learning, visioning, and problem solving!We wil...
06/22/2023

You are invited to share your innovative solutions through collaborative learning, visioning, and problem solving!

We will be gathering to work towards a shared vision to guide soil health initiatives across the arid West. Together we seek to identify shared strategies and research priorities and to determine which are the most critical to improving soil health. Our collaborative work at this event will have an impact with implications spanning from human health, to agricultural productivity, to the environment.

Join leaders from six state and federal agencies, academia, producer groups, industry partners, NGO's and conservation organizations, along with agriculture producers and representatives from foundations and funders.

This event is FREE, but registration is required.

The event will take place at CSU Spur's Hydro Building. Learn more about the location here: https://csuspur.org/hydro/

There is a virtual option available for the breakout session on the afternoon of Day 1 for the State Level Roundtable Discussions. Please contact us directly for more information on virtual attendance.

This event is brought to you by a collaboration between the Colorado Department of Agriculture, CSU Spur IN-RICHES (Integrated Rocky Mountain-region Innovation Center for Healthy Soils), STAR (Saving Tomorrow's Agricultural Resources), and Acres U.S.A.

Hydro is focused on water and opens in Nov. 2022.

Checkout our Summer 2023 Newsletter!
06/09/2023

Checkout our Summer 2023 Newsletter!

06/01/2023

USDA Invites Input on Crop Insurance Coverage for Prevented Planting  Farmers.gov sent this bulletin at 06/01/2023 09:00 AM EDT View as a webpage / Share USDA Invites Input on Crop Insurance Coverage for Prevented Planting  The USDA is inviting agricultural producers to participate in a special ...

RSVP today for our Locally Led Workgroup meeting on June 5th!Each year, Conservation District's seek local producer inpu...
05/31/2023

RSVP today for our Locally Led Workgroup meeting on June 5th!

Each year, Conservation District's seek local producer input to help prioritize programming and natural resource concerns. Your feedback is valuable and needed!

If you can't make the meeting, we invite you to fill out our online survey or contact us directly to share your local resource concerns

https://forms.gle/x1SJityEKzqcRkDcA

Thank you to all of our customers for your patience and understanding during Tree Delivery Day!Orders for next year will...
05/22/2023

Thank you to all of our customers for your patience and understanding during Tree Delivery Day!

Orders for next year will open up in Fall 2023.

We would love to hear your thoughts on our Tree Program, please fill out our survey at https://forms.gle/gStxQ7s2jAs2FQpk6

05/16/2023

NRCS in Colorado has funding available for the following organic transition practices:

Organics Management
Conservation plan support for organic transition
Transition to organic design
Conservation cover
Conservation crop rotation
Cover crop
Field border
Nutrient management

Clint Evans, NRCS State Conservationist in Colorado recently announced funding availability for Colorado ag producers transitioning to organic operations. Funding will help producers adopt the new organic management standard, which allows flexibility for producers to get the assistance and education they need such as attending workshops or requesting help from experts or mentors. It supports conservation practices required for organic certification and may provide foregone income reimbursement for dips in production during the transition period.

NRCS is accepting applications until June 15, 2023.

We are officially sold out of Wild Rose and Austrian Pine. This is our current inventory:Bare Root:American ElmRocky Mou...
04/20/2022

We are officially sold out of Wild Rose and Austrian Pine. This is our current inventory:

Bare Root:
American Elm
Rocky Mountain Juniper

Large:
Rocky Mountain Juniper

We can order more species depending on availability if you are interested. Place your order today by contacting us at 970-427-3362 or [email protected], or order online at www.morganconservationdistrict.com/shop

04/19/2022

Tree Day is being finalized and we do not have a set delivery date yet. We hope to know more next week. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the delay! All customers who have ordered will be informed of a delivery date soon. We still have a few trees left in stock! We can also order more...

04/19/2022

Tree Day is going to be later this year. We apologize for the inconvenience to all of our customers. We are still working on the final details and hope to know more next week. Thank you for your patience!

We've got a few bundles of American Elm left! Call, email, or order online at www.morganconservationdistrict.com/shop Ph...
04/19/2022

We've got a few bundles of American Elm left! Call, email, or order online at www.morganconservationdistrict.com/shop

Phone: 970-427-3362
Email: [email protected]

🌲Tree of the Week🌲

American Elm was one of the most popular trees to plant in America at the turn of the century. Well-known for it's beautiful canopy and hardy nature, Elms can be found throughout many outdoor and city spaces.

American Elms can reach heights of 40 to 80 feet, and the canopy can expand up to 40 feet in diameter. Elms are often used for beautification or landscaping purposes, and provide lots of shade!

Unfortunately, American Elm is very susceptible to Dutch Elm disease and a few pests prefer American Elm as a host tree. There are resistant strains of Elm though. In Colorado, Slippery Elm is one of the native species, and is often used to treat a sore throat.

We are offering American Elm in Bare Root (25 per bundle) this year for $40 per bundle! Order online at www.morganconservationdistrict.com, or by contacting us at [email protected] or 970-427-3362

We can also help plan a windbreak or tree planting for you if you need help!

We've still got plenty of Junipers left! Order now online at www.morganconservationdistrict.com/shop or contact us at 97...
04/15/2022

We've still got plenty of Junipers left! Order now online at www.morganconservationdistrict.com/shop or contact us at 970-427-3362 or [email protected]

🌲Tree of the Week🌲

Many of you might know of Rocky Mountain Junipers as a hardy, drought-resistant tree that is excellent for windbreaks, soil erosion, and wildlife habitat! Junipers grow quickly and withstand the Colorado climate very well. At full maturity, they can reach heights of 15-30 feet, and expand 10-15 feet in diameter. They are our #1 seller for a reason!

Deer and a variety of bird species enjoy the cover that Juniper's can provide, and deer are also known to eat many of the Juniper berries. To combat this, landowners can place coffee grounds or soap shavings around the tree, or use products such as PlantSkydd.

The berries can also be used by humans in a variety of ways, and most are edible but can be toxic, so use caution. Juniper berries should not be consumed by anyone with kidney issues or if they are pregnant.

We are offering Junipers in bareroot (25 per bundle) or large (10 per bundle) this year for $40 per bundle! Order online at www.morganconservationdistrict.com, or by contacting us at [email protected] or 970-427-3362

We can also help plan a windbreak or tree planting for you if you need help!

More high winds this weekend. Be sure to protect your soil and trees against the wind with w**d barrier fabric. 4' x 4' ...
04/10/2022

More high winds this weekend. Be sure to protect your soil and trees against the wind with w**d barrier fabric.

4' x 4' squares - $1.50 plus tax
6' x 300' fabric roll - $150 plus tax
6' x 500' fabric roll - $200 plus tax
6 x 1 x 6 staples - $70 plus tax
10 x 2 x 10 staples - $160 plus tax

Order now at www.morganconservationdistrict.com/shop or contact us at 970-427-3362 or [email protected]

Address

200 W Railroad Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO
80701

Opening Hours

8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19708678568

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From Fort Morgan Times: The focus was on the latest issues related to water and agriculture at the Morgan Conservation District's 2022 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Riverview Event Center in Brush.

MCD was established in 1955 to help landowners conserve and preserve natural resources and has been serving Morgan, Adams and Weld counties for over 60 years.
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The Morgan Conservation District sells grass seed, CRP, cover crop and pollinator mixes.
Please give us a call so that we can help you find the best mix at a competitive price.
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