M.R.J. Smith wrote:This looks like a course for flatlanders as I'm not seeing much slopage in the pics. When you say "exhaustive" in the daily-ish, does that include us more vertically-oriented mountain folk? Is there a syllabus for the course or something?
Edit- syllabus is under "read more" at bottom of kickstarter page- there is some mention of topography, but I'm curious about serious topography.
Kellan Cook wrote:IHowever, he did mention that they have been told by the government not to support funding for silvopasture systems..... stating that if we were to run too many animals on that type of system many problems could arise.
Kellan
Daniel Kern wrote:
I am also wondering about a more personal question. What is it that motivates you? Why do you do what you do?
Stephen Dobek wrote:I just listened to an earlier episode of PV today, it was a presentation from your workshop last year. Was this the government service you were referring to where I can get some goodies for free? - http://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/orders.html
Also, govliquidation.com is my new favorite thing. Yes I do need a 1943 M3 half track.
Thanks!
Full posting here: Stream Mitigation Program Planner
Position Summary
Opening Date: September 2, 2015 Closing Date: September 30, 2015
Salary: $23.21 - $28 hourly, minimum: $48,276.80 annually
Job Type: 18-month contract, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Benefits: Portico Staffing offers basic healthcare coverage, a 401K, and holiday pay after 1200 hours
Location: Wallace Building, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319
Division: Environmental Services Division – Water Quality Bureau – Watershed Improvement Section
Job Description: The person hired to fill this 18-month contract position will work with our interdepartmental planning team to develop a stream mitigation program that may include establishment of a memorandum of understanding with the Iowa Department of Transportation and/or an in-lieu fee program in accordance with the joint US Army Corps of Engineers and US Environmental Protection Agency’s 2008 Compensatory Mitigation Rule. This effort required researching similar programs in other states, assessing the resources needed to successfully conduct such a program, evaluating market potential for the program, project capital and cash flow needs to ensure program sustainability, and assist with drafting of legal documents and financial instruments. Candidates should have a passion for rivers, knowledge of river restoration, and leadership experience.
Stephen Dobek wrote:Grant,
Have you had any issues with your pigs obeying the fence? I've raised pastured hogs a couple of different places and they've always been generally disinterested in getting outside the poly wire because they got their daily ration of grain plus unlimited access to nuts and acorns from the trees that were in their paddocks as well as the forage we planted for them. Does relying on them to feed themselves also make them more prone to wandering?
Rick Knoll wrote:Thanks Grant, I'l have to think about the pallet idea. Seems easier and cheaper than what I've done. Thanks for the links to Bone Sauce. I'm going to try it again. Funny how people post about bone sauce for deer. my dog keeps them away, and I need bone sauce for my own sheep!!
Thanks!