Virtual drought education series offered

It is no secret that 2020 was dry, and 2021 isn’t starting off well. It is past time to be thinking about drought and its effects on Eastern Colorado. Colorado State University Golden Plains Area Extension, with support of the Yuma and Yuma County Conservation Districts is presenting a virtual education informational video opportunity for producers.

Drought 2021, Ideas Around the Table discusses important topics related to drought. It includes a long-range weather outlook, grassland management information, alternative forages for grazing options and information on tools and decision aids for finalizing drought plans.

Registered individuals will receive links to pre-recorded presentations to view at their leisure starting Feb. 18 and can then tune into a Zoom virtual round table meeting with the presenters to ask questions on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. Free registration can be accomplished by emailing Drought 2021 Round Table to [email protected] and include any accommodations you may need in the email.

Colorado State University Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

Colorado State University Extension is your local university community connection for research-based information about natural resource management; living well through raising kids, eating right and spending smart; gardening and commercial horticulture; the latest agricultural production technologies and community development. Extension 4-H and youth development programs reach more than 90,000 young people annually, over half in urban communities.