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  Hi Everyone, Paul Weir and I am putting on a new all day pond class next month here in Nevada County. June 5, 2010 It will be held onsite at a local teaching ranch in Grass Valley, CA  Have you always wanted a pond, but don't know where to begin? Are you struggling to evict scum from your pond...

Hello Friends, Green Acres 101 and the great folks at NID have just locked in the dates for the 2010 NID (Nevada Irrigation District) Irrigation Classes. THE CLASS IS TOTALLY FREE! (NID is paying the tuition) and is open to the 1st 30 people who sign up on each day. If the day you select is full,...

Hi Folks, Paul Weir and I are putting on a new all day pond class next month. This special pond workshop is sponsored by the Sloughhouse Resource Conservation District and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts with funding from a California Department of Conservation Water...

Here is a quick pop quiz to see if Green Acres 101 is precisely the rural consultant company you have been looking for . . . Are you thinking of buying your dream acreage, farm or ranch?  Do you wish you could take a class on ponds, pastures, irrigation or rural property management? Do you need ...

Hi Friends, Paul Weir and I are putting on a new all day pond class next month. It will be the first of the new year. It will be held onsite at a local teaching ranch. Are you struggling to evict scum from your pond? Weeds and algae getting the best of you?  Have your fish been failing to thrive?...

Hi Everyone, I became certified as a permaculture instructor in 2008 and after much class development I am excited to announce my newest class at Sierra College. Permaculture, Garden and Soil Preparation Class at Sierra College - Oct 17, 2009 What is Permaculture anyway? Class Description: Permac...

Learn to live more self-sufficiently and sustainably.                           When: Saturday  September 5, 2009 from 9am to 3pm                                        Students will learn how to:                                                                                        Design your u...

RURAL PROPERTY PLANNING and MANAGEMENT - August 29, 2009 Watch our website or signup now to be notified Come and see a beautiful ranch in the making. Learn how to create a Development and Management plan for your own property. Keith and Paul are dedicated to share their knowledge with you so you ...

Hi Rural Property Owners, Paul Weir and I am excited about our next class offering in our 'private class' series for 2009 and are eager to share the good news with you. Our New Irrigation Design and Management Class will be held on Saturday, June 27th and will be held on location at a new teachin...

Nevada Irrigation District is proud to present … A new all day FREE class on AG irrigation! Classes to be available several times in 2009 - in both Nevada & Placer County locations Key Benefits to this class:Save on power costs weed controlHigher crop yields Water conservationBeautify your proper...