Speakers and panel members at the Annual Conference are
made up of university personnel, industry representatives, experienced farmers,
government workers and business people.
If you would like to be a part of the 2009 Conference,
download the Call for Presentations and submit by June 1, 2008
In recognition that any farm operation is a partnership when a married couple is involved, the CCTA High Plains No-Till Conference included a full spouses program of workshops designed to be of interest "farm partners." For more information on the workshops below, visit our proceedings and materials page.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Estate Tax Planning Part 1
Ron Rutz, Attorney, Fort Collins, CO.
Examining issues of the different kinds of Wills, Wills vs. Living Trusts,
Durable Powers of Attorney, gifting, conservation easements, oil and gas
planning, the use of limited liability companies (LLC's), water rights, all in
an agricultural estate planning setting.
The Beneficial Backyard
Arthur Fairburn, Landscape Designer , Fort Collins, CO.
Creating a sustainable backyard that is both productive and xeric can be
challenging work, but quite rewarding. Our backyards have the potential to
become separate yet interrelated microclimates for a very practical and
aesthetic garden. With the proper planning and design, you'll be able to
create a residential microsystem that puts food on the table, saves you water
and still maintains an attractive look in the landscape. A combination of
permaculture, xeriscape, and smart construction all contribute to an
exceptionally beneficial backyard.
Only An Egg
Nadine Haptonstall, Egg Artisan, Littleton, CO.
Learn about the art and history of Faberge Eggs. See a variety of jewel
encrusted ostrich, duck, quail and chicken eggs. Learn how to make
gifts to commemorate special events, Christmas ornaments, baskets, jewelry boxes
and much more. Techniques from the quick and easy to time consuming
elaborate will be demonstrated.
Wild Turkey Hunting
Wayne Dickens,Colorado Regional Director,
National Wild Turkey Federation, Colorado Springs, CO.
Learn about the sport of turkey hunting, all about wild turkeys and the
world they live in, the kind of birds, where they live,
how to call, equipment needed, scouting areas, turkey hunting tactics, safety
and ethics, etc.
Conference Resources:
Website: National Wild Turkey Federation -
www.nwtf.org
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Accidents Hurt - Safety Doesn't
Kelly Huenink, Farm Insure Safety Coordinator, A subsidiary of Colorado Corn, Greeley, CO.
The breakout session will address safety areas where Colorado
Farmers/Ranchers have indicated they need help (based on a survey they completed
in 2007). Specifically, they will address hiring practices and creating
sound safety procedures/documents for employees.
Enhancing Wild Turkey Habitat on High
Plains
Stan Baker, Senior RegionalBiologist,Wild Turkey Federation,
Moab, UT
This program will discuss methods of enhancing wild turkey habitat through a
Power Point presentation. Topics of discussion will include: Farming for
wildlife, wild turkey habitat requirements, developing habitat & enhancing
existing habitat, financial incentives & assistance, benefits to the farmer.
Conference Resources:
Website: National Wild Turkey Federation -
www.nwtf.org
Estate Tax Planning Part 2
Ron Rutz, Attorney, Fort Collins, CO.
A continuation of Tuesday's program.
The Courage to Wish Out Loud
Jane Barton, Community Educator, Life Quality Institute; An Affiliate
of The Denver Hospice, Denver, CO.
For most of Us, the idea of Talking with our families and friends about our
ultimate demise is daunting, even frightening. However, by facing our
mortality, talking about the "what ifs", and expressing our wishes, we can
prepare our loved ones to make the needed decisions. Be courageous, wish
out loud!
Conference Resources:
Newsletter -
End-of-Life Decisions (courtesy of the Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights
and Adult Protection (CCERAP)
The video "Five Wishes"
that accompanies the workbook may be borrowed from: The Colorado Coalition
for Elder Rights and Adult Protection,
www.ccerap.org - go to videos and download order form.
Jane Barton, Community Educator; Share The Care Rocky Mountain
Regional Director, Denver CO.
An estimated 44 million people serve as primary caregivers who face the daily
challenges posed by chronic, advanced, or terminal illnesses. At a time
when our healthcare systems are stressed, families are geographically scattered
and technology serves to isolate and insulate, Share the Care is a refreshing
approach to caregiving.
