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Local conservation districts seek continued county support as drought, wolf-mitigation and grazing projects grow
Summary
Bookcliff, Southside and Sopris conservation districts told the county Aug. 19 they continue irrigation cost-share, noxious-weed programs, soil-health grants and grazing-technology pilots including virtual-fence collars; districts said drought and wolf-mitigation conversations are increasing producer stress and funding needs.
Representatives of three local conservation districts told Garfield County commissioners Aug. 19 about ongoing agricultural-support programs, cost-share projects and mounting pressures from drought, wolf-mitigation and wildfire-response work.
District leaders said core programs include an irrigation cost-share (active since 2010), a noxious-weed cost-share program (active since 2009), a no-till drill rental used by more than 120…
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