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What Do You Have… And What Do You Want? Turning Dreams Into Reality Developed by: Doug Stienbarger, Washington State University Cooperative Extension Bob Hamblen, Colorado State University Extension David Martin, Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation UNCE, Reno, Nev.

(Not A Lesson Slide) LOL Modules – What You Get  Lessons - PowerPoint – each slide has a “theme” border - Lesson plan (timing, goals, activities, instructor notes, localizing slides) - Materials /supplies list - Resource web links & Handouts  Each of the 8 modules has a RATIONALE STATEMENT and the OBJECTIVES for the subject matter  Master glossary of terms TimeSectionGoalActivityInstructor

the Land Living  n What we’ll be covering Stewardship and the whole-property approach The good, the bad, and the ugly of small-acreage properties Your goals for your property Your existing resources Making a map of your property

What does it mean to be a steward of a small-acreage property? “The practice of carefully managing land usage to ensure natural systems are maintained or enhanced for future generations.” -The Land Stewardship Center USDA NRCS

(Not A Lesson Slide) Use Local Pictures If Necessary

the Land Living  n Setting goals for your property Why did you want to own a small- acreage property? Why did you buy your particular property? What do you want your property to look like? What would you like to accomplish on your property?

NRCS, Bozeman, Mont. So…wadda ya got? (time to complete your physical inventory)

the Land Living  n Resource Inventory Exercise – Draw your place on graph paper

What does your watershed look like?

WSU

Well Marshy Stream Weedy Septic Gate Fence Trees Legend Acres = 25 Animals = 6 cows, 1 horse, 3 goats Pastures = 1 Months animals grazed = 9 Soils = sandy clay loam, silt Grasses present = Tall fescue, orchardgrass, clover, bentgrass Weeds present = Canada thistle, pigweed House Barn Property Map Manure pile Water trough Bare ground Barn

Developed by: Doug Stienbarger, WSU Extension Bob Hamblen, Colorado State University Extension David Martin, Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation WSU Clark Co. Extension UNCE, Reno, Nev. NRCS, Bozeman, Mont. WSU Clark Co. Extension What Can You Do? USDA NRCS

the Land Living  n We’ll be covering A review of your map Photo documentation Non-physical resources Being a good neighbor Identifying limitations Modifying your goals

the Land Living  n Plan Map – Does this look familiar

the Land Living  n Photo documentation An excellent way to document and/or assess existing conditions Helps you track changes over time DNRC, Helena, NT DNRC, Helena, Mont.

(Not A Lesson Slide) Before slide UNCE, Reno, Nev.

(Not A Lesson Slide) UNCE, Reno, Nev.

the Land Living  n Questions to ask when refining your goals: How much time do you have? How much money do you have? Who is really going to do the work? USU, Logan, UT

(Not A Lesson Slide) Reality Check I  Landowner? Family? Shared goals?  Hired labor? (contract, regs, cost, availability, seasonality) Human Resources  Short & long-term?  Emergencies?  Maintenance? Taxes? Insurance? Financial Resources Starting a Business?( regs, market, start-up, plan, goals)

the Land Living  n Your financial resources What you have in mind… NRCS, Bozeman, Mont. What you can afford??? UNCE, Reno, Nev.

the Land Living  n What can you do: Identifying limitations Good- neighboring limitations Legal limitations Natural resource limitations

(Not A Lesson Slide)  Cuts both ways!  Dust? Runoff? Equipment? Noise?  Odor? Pets? Weeds? Fire danger?  Viewshed?  Current & future adjacent land uses?  Nearby development?  Planning for changes? Neighboring Issues Reality Check II

(Not A Lesson Slide)  Water rights  Regulations – federal, state, county, city (health, environmental, etc.)  Zoning rules  Covenants, codes, restrictions  Easements  Setbacks  Etc. Legal Limitations Reality Check III

the Land Living  n Goal-setting is a balancing act goals Your goals as landowners: Are they realistic? Do they reflect your priorities? resources Your resources: Soil, water, plants, animals and man-made features investments Your investments: Money, time, maintenance

(Not A Lesson Slide) Module 1 Helps Participants:  Inventory resources, constraints, opportunities  Articulate & assess their vision – reality check  Focus  Place their plans in a larger perspective  Feel REALLY good about the other modules

(Not A Lesson Slide) Remember: Planning, planning, planning Rules for Chopping Your Own Wood 1. Never park downhill of a tree you are cutting. 2. When in doubt, park twice as far from the tree as the tree is tall. 3. Just because you live within driving distance of a forest, does not make you a Lumber Jack. 4. Always use the neighbor’s truck.

the Land Living  n You’re on the road to …. WSU Clark County Extension