CENTRAL ARIZONA LAND TRUST
MISSION
The mission of the Central Arizona Land Trust (CALT) is to preserve and protect open space, wildlife habitat, and the scenic and cultural values of central and northern Arizona for future generations.
The Margaret T. Morris Foundation makes a generous $5,000 contribution to CALT.
The Central AZ Land Trust would like to thank Margaret T Morris Foundation for their continued support of our mission. Their contribution will be placed in our Blue Ribbon Fund, which was established to assist private landowners with costs associated with establishing conservation easements.
ANNOUNCING!
A new workshop by the Central AZ Land Trust and in cooperation with the U of A Cooperative Extension
RANCHING INTO THE FUTURE:
PROTECTING A WAY OF LIFE IN THE AMERICAN WEST
Central Arizona Land Trust and the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension present the spring 2012 workshop with generous support from the Yavapai County Community Foundation and CALT member donations.
When:Thursday, May 24, 2012, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where:Yavapai County Cooperative Extension Office
840 Rodeo Dr Building CPrescott, AZThis workshop is geared toward ranching families who wish to learn about basic land management and conservation tools. It will cover new trends, ideas and collaborative opportunities for ranchers that rely upon livestock production throughout Yavapai County and the Central Highlands of Arizona.
Registration for this free workshop will be limited to 50. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP the Central Arizona Land Trust office by calling Colleen Sorensen at 928.445.7790 or email us at calt@centralazlandtrust.org by May 21.
Agenda
Workshop Facilitator-Dennis Moroney
Sky Island Brand/47 Ranch, Cochise County, Arizona
•9:00 to 9:20 am-Workshop registration and morning social.
•9:20 to 9:30 am-Introduction by workshop host - CALT's mission, history and services
•9:30 to 10:15 am-A Non-Profit Model for Landscape Level Collaborative Efforts Protecting Rural Working Lands in southern Arizona-Liz Petterson, Executive Director, Arizona Land and Water Trust
•10:15 to 11:00 am-A Collaborative Land Stewardship Process and Model in Coconino County-Kit Metzger, Flying M Ranch/Diablo Trust
•11:00 to 11:15 am-Break
•11:15 to 11:35 am-How does Yavapai County's updated comprehensive plan benefit land protection and the agricultural producer? Could plans for Rural Planning Areas or the Purchase or Transfer of Development Rights Program in Yavapai County benefit the producer?- Steven Mauk, Yavapai County Director of Development Services
•11:35 to 11:55 am-Programs and funding opportunities for agricultural landowners and producers-Jason Kepler, USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
•Lunch Break-12:00 to 12:45 pm—•12:45 to 1:40 pm-Integrating Diversified Strategies: from Renewable Energy and Multiple Breeds to Conservation Easements-Dennis Moroney, Sky Island Brand/47 Ranch
•1:40 to 2:00 pm- Traditional Estate Planning Tools for Ranching Families- Jodi Padgett of Taylor & Padgett Financial Group, Prescott, AZ will discuss 2:45 to 1:40 pm
•2:00 to 2:10 pm-Workshop wrap-up with workshop facilitator or CALT representative
