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Planning Your Garden With Mark Wilson

Backyard Conservation Conservation Soil Health

Trailblazer RC&D works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to bring conservation information to urban farmers and backyard gardeners. As part of this effort, Trailblazer hosted a workshop on preparing spring gardens, with an emphasis on soil health. Mark Wilson, Horticulture Specialist with the Louisiana State University AgCenter, presented the workshop.

Trailblazer, working in cooperation with NRCS, produced a series of videos that are based Mark’s spring gardening workshop. This video features tips on garden planning. Other videos feature soil testing, seeds/transplants, composting, and more.

NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to urban farmers with conservation practices, such as high tunnels, soil health, weed and pest management, composting facilities, and irrigation.

Trailblazer RC&D
302 Reynolds Drive
Ruston, Louisiana 71270
www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment.

Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Urban Agriculture Series: Chapter 1: Intro to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Backyard Conservation Beekeeping Conservation Cover Crops Pollinators Soil Health Water Quality

Urban farmers are farming in communities throughout the United States. They are farming in cities, suburbs, and towns in community gardens; on rooftops; in hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic facilities; neighborhoods; and more. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers technical and financial assistance to urban farmers with conservation practices, such as high tunnels, soil health, weed and pest management, composting facilities, and irrigation.

Trailblazer RC&D, working in cooperation with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has produced a series of videos featuring the assistance that is available to urban farmers from NRCS.

This video is Trailblazer’s urban agriculture series Chapter 1: Intro to NRCS.

Trailblazer RC&D, 302 Reynolds Drive, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, www.trailblazer.org

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, www.nrcs.usda.gov

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Fall Wildlife Food Plots: What to Plant: Brassicas/Winter Peas, Terry Johnston, Conservationist and Biologist

Conservation Whitetail Deer Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

A series of Fall Wildlife Food Plot Workshops were hosted by Trailblazer RC&D during the summer of 2022 in several locations in north Louisiana. These workshops provided information on how to establish or improve wildlife food plots. The workshops featured information on food plot site selection and development; what to plant and when to plant; soil fertility; weed management; and financial/technical assistance. Conservationist and biologist Terry Johnston shared advice on the best plant species, selecting seed, soil testing, and more, as well as his personal experience with food plots—what worked and what didn’t work.

This video features plant considerations for your wildlife food plot with a focus on brassicas and winter peas.

The featured workshop and video were made possible by the support of:
Energy Transfer
Hunt Forest Products, LLC
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC
Weyerhaeuser
Allstate Land & Timber Company
National Wild Turkey Federation
Burnham Construction, Inc.
Canfor Southern Pine
Louisiana Forestry Association
LSU AgCenter
Whitetails Unlimited, Lincoln Parish Chapter
Bossier Parish Police Jury
Bossier Parish Library
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Trailblazer RC&D

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Fall Wildlife Food Plots: What to Plant: Clovers Featuring Terry Johnston, Conservationist and Biologist

Conservation Whitetail Deer Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

A series of Fall Wildlife Food Plot Workshops were hosted by Trailblazer RC&D during the summer of 2022 in several locations in north Louisiana. These workshops provided information on how to establish or improve wildlife food plots. The workshops featured information on food plot site selection and development; what to plant and when to plant; soil fertility; weed management; and financial/technical assistance. Conservationist and biologist Terry Johnston shared advice on the best plant species, selecting seed, soil testing, and more, as well as his personal experience with food plots—what worked and what didn’t work.

This video features plants to consider for your wildlife food plot with a focus on clovers.

The featured workshop and video were made possible by the support of:
Energy Transfer
Hunt Forest Products, LLC
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC
Weyerhaeuser
Allstate Land & Timber Company
National Wild Turkey Federation
Burnham Construction, Inc.
Canfor Southern Pine
Louisiana Forestry Association
LSU AgCenter
Whitetails Unlimited, Lincoln Parish Chapter
Bossier Parish Police Jury
Bossier Parish Library
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Trailblazer RC&D

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Fall Wildlife Food Plots: What to Plant: Cereal Grains Featuring Terry Johnston, Conservationist and Biologist

Conservation Whitetail Deer Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

A series of Fall Wildlife Food Plot Workshops were hosted by Trailblazer RC&D during the summer of 2022 in several locations in north Louisiana. These workshops provided information on how to establish or improve wildlife food plots. The workshops featured information on food plot site selection and development; what to plant and when to plant; soil fertility; weed management; and financial/technical assistance. Conservationist and biologist Terry Johnston shared advice on the best plant species, selecting seed, soil testing, and more, as well as his personal experience with food plots—what worked and what didn’t work.

This video features plant considerations for your wildlife food plot, focusing on cereal grains.

The featured workshop and video were made possible by the support of:
Energy Transfer
Hunt Forest Products, LLC
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC
Weyerhaeuser
Allstate Land & Timber Company
National Wild Turkey Federation
Burnham Construction, Inc.
Canfor Southern Pine
Louisiana Forestry Association
LSU AgCenter Whitetails Unlimited, Lincoln Parish Chapter
Bossier Parish Police Jury
Bossier Parish Library
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Trailblazer RC&D

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Fall Wildlife Food Plots: Location Considerations, Featuring Terry Johnston, Conservationist and Biologist

Conservation Whitetail Deer Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

A series of Fall Wildlife Food Plot Workshops were hosted by Trailblazer RC&D during the summer of 2022 in several locations in north Louisiana. These workshops provided information on how to establish or improve wildlife food plots. The workshops featured information on food plot site selection and development; what to plant and when to plant; soil fertility; weed management; and financial/technical assistance. Conservationist and biologist Terry Johnston shared advice on the best plant species, selecting seed, soil testing, and more, as well as his personal experience with food plots—what worked and what didn’t work.

This video features things you need to consider when selecting a location for your wildlife food plot.

The featured workshop and video were made possible by the support of:
Energy Transfer
Hunt Forest Products, LLC
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC
Weyerhaeuser
Allstate Land & Timber Company
National Wild Turkey Federation
Burnham Construction, Inc.
Canfor Southern Pine
Louisiana Forestry Association
LSU AgCenter
Whitetails Unlimited, Lincoln Parish Chapter
Bossier Parish Police Jury
Bossier Parish Library
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Trailblazer RC&D

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Fall Wildlife Food Plots: Food Plot Size Featuring Terry Johnston, Conservationist and Biologist

Conservation Whitetail Deer Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

A series of Fall Wildlife Food Plot Workshops were hosted by Trailblazer RC&D during the summer of 2022 in several locations in north Louisiana. These workshops provided information on how to establish or improve wildlife food plots. The workshops featured information on food plot site selection and development; what to plant and when to plant; soil fertility; weed management; and financial/technical assistance. Conservationist and biologist Terry Johnston shared advice on the best plant species, selecting seed, soil testing, and more, as well as his personal experience with food plots—what worked and what didn’t work.

This video features wildlife food plot size.

The featured workshop and video were made possible by the support of:
Energy Transfer
Hunt Forest Products, LLC
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC
Weyerhaeuser
Allstate Land & Timber Company
National Wild Turkey Federation
Burnham Construction, Inc.
Canfor Southern Pine
Louisiana Forestry Association
LSU AgCenter
Whitetails Unlimited, Lincoln Parish Chapter
Bossier Parish Police Jury
Bossier Parish Library
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Trailblazer RC&D

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Fall Wildlife Food Plots: Location, Location, Location, Web Soil Survey, with Terry Johnston, Conservationist and Biologist

Conservation Web Soil Survey Whitetail Deer Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

A series of Fall Wildlife Food Plot Workshops were hosted by Trailblazer RC&D during the summer of 2022 in several locations in north Louisiana. These workshops provided information on how to establish or improve wildlife food plots. The workshops featured information on food plot site selection and development; what to plant and when to plant; soil fertility; weed management; and financial/technical assistance. Conservationist and biologist Terry Johnston shared advice on the best plant species, selecting seed, soil testing, and more, as well as his personal experience with food plots—what worked and what didn’t work.

This video features how to use the Web Soil Survey to pick the best location for your wildlife food plot.

The featured workshop and video were made possible by the support of:
Energy Transfer
Hunt Forest Products, LLC
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC
Weyerhaeuser
Allstate Land & Timber Company
National Wild Turkey Federation
Burnham Construction, Inc.
Canfor Southern Pine
Louisiana Forestry Association
LSU AgCenter
Whitetails Unlimited, Lincoln Parish Chapter
Lincoln Parish Police Jury
Lincoln Parish Library
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Trailblazer RC&D

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Fall Wildlife Food Plots: pH and Fertilizer, with Terry Johnston, Conservationist and Biologist

Conservation Soil Health Whitetail Deer Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

A series of Fall Wildlife Food Plot Workshops were hosted by Trailblazer RC&D during the summer of 2022 in several locations in north Louisiana. These workshops provided information on how to establish or improve wildlife food plots. The workshops featured information on food plot site selection and development; what to plant and when to plant; soil fertility; weed management; and financial/technical assistance. Conservationist and biologist Terry Johnston shared advice on the best plant species, selecting seed, soil testing, and more, as well as his personal experience with food plots—what worked and what didn’t work.

This video features soil pH and fertilizer for your food plot.

The featured workshop and video were made possible by the support of:
Energy Transfer
Hunt Forest Products, LLC
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC
Weyerhaeuser
Allstate Land & Timber Company
National Wild Turkey Federation
Burnham Construction, Inc.
Canfor Southern Pine
Louisiana Forestry Association
LSU AgCenter
Whitetails Unlimited, Lincoln Parish Chapter
Lincoln Parish Police Jury
Lincoln Parish Library
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Trailblazer RC&D

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.

Fall Wildlife Food Plots: Soil Testing, Featuring Terry Johnston, Conservationist and Biologist

Conservation Whitetail Deer Wildlife Food Plots Wildlife Habitat

A series of Fall Wildlife Food Plot Workshops were hosted by Trailblazer RC&D during the summer of 2022 in several locations in north Louisiana. These workshops provided information on how to establish or improve wildlife food plots. The workshops featured information on food plot site selection and development; what to plant and when to plant; soil fertility; weed management; and financial/technical assistance. Conservationist and biologist Terry Johnston shared advice on the best plant species, selecting seed, soil testing, and more, as well as his personal experience with food plots—what worked and what didn’t work.

This video features soil testing for success.

The featured workshop and video were made possible by the support of:
Energy Transfer
Hunt Forest Products, LLC
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters, LLC
Weyerhaeuser
Allstate Land & Timber Company
National Wild Turkey Federation
Burnham Construction, Inc.
Canfor Southern Pine
Louisiana Forestry Association
LSU AgCenter
Whitetails Unlimited, Lincoln Parish Chapter
Lincoln Parish Police Jury
Lincoln Parish Library
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Trailblazer RC&D

Trailblazer RC&D is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership, coordination, partnership development, and technical assistance projects to encourage strong communities, sustainable agriculture, and a healthy environment. Trailblazer RC&D and USDA are equal opportunity providers and employers.