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What Do You Have…What Do You Have…And What Do You Want?And What Do You Want?Turning Dreams Into RealityTurning Dreams Into Reality
Developed by:Developed by:Doug Stienbarger, Washington State University Cooperative ExtensionDoug Stienbarger, Washington State University Cooperative ExtensionBob Hamblen, Colorado State University ExtensionBob Hamblen, Colorado State University ExtensionDavid Martin, Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and ConservationDavid Martin, Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation
UNCE, Reno, Nev.
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LOL Modules – What You GetLOL 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
Time Section Goal Activity Instructor
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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 What does it mean to be a steward of a small-acreage property?of a small-acreage property?
““The practice of carefully managing land The practice of carefully managing land usage to ensure natural systems are usage to ensure natural systems are maintained or enhanced for future maintained or enhanced for future generations.”generations.”
-The Land Stewardship Center-The Land Stewardship Center
USDA NRCS
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Use Local Pictures If Necessary
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Setting goals for your propertySetting 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? So…wadda ya got? (time to complete your physical inventory)(time to complete your physical inventory)
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Resource Inventory Exercise – Draw Resource Inventory Exercise – Draw your place on graph paperyour place on graph paper
What does What does youryour watershed look like?watershed look like?
WSU
WSU
Well
Marshy
Stream
Weedy
Septic
Gate
Fence
Trees
LegendAcres = 25
Animals = 6 cows, 1 horse, 3 goats
Pastures = 1Months animals grazed = 9
Soils = sandy clay loam, silt
Grasses present = Tall fescue, orchardgrass, clover, bentgrassWeeds present = Canada thistle, pigweed
House
Barn Barn
Property Map
Manure pile
Water trough
Bare ground
Barn
Developed by:Developed by:
Doug Stienbarger, WSU ExtensionDoug Stienbarger, WSU Extension
Bob Hamblen, Colorado State University ExtensionBob Hamblen, Colorado State University Extension
David Martin, Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and ConservationDavid 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?What Can You Do?
USDA NRCS
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We’ll be covering
A review of your map
Photo documentation
Non-physical resources
Being a good neighbor
Identifying limitations
Modifying your goals
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Plan Map – Does this look familiar
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Photo documentation
An excellent way to document and/or assess existing conditions
Helps you track changes over time
DNRC, Helena, NT
DNRC, Helena, Mont.
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Before slide
UNCE, Reno, Nev.
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UNCE, Reno, Nev.
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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
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Reality Check IReality 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)
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Your financial resourcesYour financial resources
What you have in mind…
NRCS, Bozeman, Mont.
What you can afford???
UNCE, Reno, Nev.
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What can you do:What can you do:Identifying limitationsIdentifying limitations
Good-neighboring limitations
Legal limitations
Natural resource limitations
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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 IIReality Check II
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Water rights Regulations – federal, state, county, city (health, environmental, etc.) Zoning rules Covenants, codes, restrictions Easements Setbacks Etc.
Legal Limitations
Reality Check IIIReality Check III
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Goal-setting is a balancing actGoal-setting is a balancing act
Your goalsgoals as landowners:Are they realistic?
Do they reflect your priorities?
Your resourcesresources: Soil, water, plants, animals
and man-made features
Your investmentsinvestments:Money, time, maintenance
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Module 1 Helps ParticipantsModule 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
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Remember:
Planning,
planning,
planning......
Rules for Chopping Your Own WoodRules 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.
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You’re on the road to ….You’re on the road to ….
WSU Clark County Extension
