So how do I start developing and managing my property? Congratulations! By visiting our website, you have already begun the journey of growth in your personal knowledge, confidence and expertise in the many various aspects of rural property ownership. Please go to our "Mailing List Sign Up" section and enter your email address to our database. You will then be notified of upcoming workshops, classes and events on various rural topics.  Also, keep an eye on our "Calendar of Events" for upcoming events related to rural properties just like yours. Then sign up and join Keith for the AG118 "Ranch Development and Management" 6 week Course offered at both Sierra College Nevada County and Rocklin campus locations each semester. (aka Green Acres 101) Keith's class is an excellent hands on, fun & interactive environment, but if the class is too difficult of a commitment for you at this time, We are readily available for private (1/2 day & full day) consultations too. Please call us at (530) 269-1217 and we will be happy to answer any and all questions.

Have Keith Crabtree and Paul Weir do an on-site, private consultation, and walk the property with you. Ponds - site selection and management Irrigation - design and management Pasture - establish and management Wildlife - enhancement practices Other Areas - weed control (Star thistle, Blackberry, Poison Oak, Scotch Broom, et al.), erosion issues, fire safety, fencing, & much more   Contact: keith@greenacres101.com or please call (530) 269-1217 to schedule an appointment today.

August 2008 - Now Enrolling!   Sign up for "Green Acres 101" through Sierra College:     AG 118 RANCH PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT                       Units: 1.5

AG118 focuses on ranch & rural property development, that includes: site evaluation, soil evaluation, irrigation system selection, design and management, pond construction and management, pasture evaluation, establishment and/or rehabilitation, rural fire safety and much more.       Most of my students are not agriculture majors, but rather rural property owners, realtors, farmers, ranchers and natural resource specialists from Nevada, Placer, Sierra, Yuba & El Dorado Counties. For those of you focuing on an Ag or Horticulture degree, this class may be taken twice for credit.   (Space is limited -- Please sign up early)

Nevada County "Grass Valley" Campus                                     ( Fall 2008 )   Course #           Instructor           Room #             Day(s)               Time 23909               Crabtree            S 100                Fridays              6:00-8:50 pm   Course meets Fri, Sept 5 - Oct 10, plus three 9-hour Saturday labs to be assigned. Tentative lab dates:  TBD   Rocklin Campus                                                                      ( Fall 2008 )    Course #        Instructor              Room #             Day(s)             Time 32916            Crabtree                I-11                  Fridays            6:00-8:50 pm   Course meets Fri, Oct 17 - Nov 21, plus three 9-hour Saturday labs to be assigned. Tentative lab dates:  TBD   Nevada County "Grass Valley" Campus                                  ( Spring 2009 ) Course #           Instructor           Room #             Day(s)               Time TBD                 Crabtree             S 100               Fridays            6:00-8:50 pm   Course meets Fri, Dates TBD, plus three 9-hour Saturday labs to be assigned. Tentative lab dates:  TBD   Rocklin Campus                                                                    ( Spring 2009 )   Course #        Instructor              Room #             Day(s)             Time TBD              Crabtree                I-11                  Fridays            6:00-8:50 pm     Course meets Fri, Dates TBD, plus three 9-hour Saturday labs to be assigned. Tentative lab dates: TBD          To sign up, please contact: Grass Valley Campus (530) 274-5302 or Rocklin campus (916) 781-0430 for more information or you can use one of the college admission office's recommendations below: 2 ways to register for courses On the Web using e-Reg via MySierra In-Person at an Admissions Office (Rocklin, Nevada County Campus, Roseville Gateway and Truckee)    Please do your best to sign up at least one month in advance. The college is really scrutinizing expenses these days and one of the ways they like to cut costs is to cancel classes that they feel do not have adequate enrollment. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call me directly at 530.269.1217   I look forward to meeting each of you soon! Keith Crabtree

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