Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Valley Grown Nursery Digs Trees

The process of digging trees out of a field takes equipment and know-how.  This video was shot on Saturday, March 10 at the Valley Grown Nursery Mack Coloado location.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop on Saturday, March 24

Public Fruit & Vine Pruning Workshop


What: Fruit and vine pruning workshop – including tree fruits and grapes.
When: 1:00pm - 4:00 pm, March 24th , 2012 (Saturday)
Where: Western Colorado Research Center – Orchard Mesa, 3168 B ½ Rd., Grand Junction, CO

Specifics: The workshop will be presented by Colorado State University Western Colorado Research Center at Orchard Mesa. Cost for the class is $25 per person for those who register on or before March 19, 2012 or $30.00 at the door (if space is available). Registration will be limited to the first 45 people who register.

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Registration form: Make checks payable to “Colorado State University.”

Return registration form with $25 per person registration fee by 5:00 pm, March 19, 2012 to:

WCRC – Orchard Mesa

Attention: Donna Iovanni Donna.Iovanni@colostate.edu
3168 B ½ Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81503

After March 19, 2012, registration fee is $30.00. Enrollment is limited to the first 45 paid registrants.

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________ State ________ Zip __________

Phone _______________________

Email address ___________________________________

Experience growing tree fruit / Grapes(please check the appropriate category):

None ____ 1 year ____ 2 years ____ 3+ years ____

Looking for a job? Mesa County Weed and Pest Coordinator

The Mesa County Tri-River Department is accepting applications for the Mesa County Weed & Pest Coordinator. The salary range is $16.12 - $21.75/hr. (DOQ). To apply submit a Mesa County general application to the Mesa County Human Resources Department at 544 Rood Avenue by 5 PM on March 15, 2012. General applications are available online at www.mesacounty.us/hr.


The details for this position can be found at: http://www.mesacounty.us/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=13040&libID=13176