Drought Leadership Training: Webinars and Resources

Trainings & Webinars
Drought Leadership Training: Webinars and Resources

About the Drought Leadership Training

The Drought Leadership Training is a hybrid program that combines virtual and in-person training opportunities on drought mitigation and management for retail agriculture, agricultural services, extension, or with agriculture-focused agencies/organizations.

It is an estimated 16 hour training developed by the Drought Advisors team, made up of CSU extension, researchers, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals from around the region.

Core Competencies

Ability to access and integrate forecasts into drought decision-making
Awareness of tax issues and implications of drought
Ability to evaluate the costs and potential benefits of implementing a specific change to increase drought resilience
Awareness of the programs available through the FSA for drought relief
Knowledge of different drought mitigation strategies for livestock and range
Knowledge of maximizing the efficiency of irrigation water for crops during drought
Knowledge of strategies to conserve soil moisture in a cropping system
Ability to prioritize crops/ fields with limited irrigation water
Ability to make a drought plan
Ability to recognize and respond to stress in drought

Virtual Training #1: Using Forecasts in Drought Planning

February 4, 2022

How to (and how not to) apply weather and streamflow forecasts to drought decision making.

Virtual Training #2: Risk Management

February 11, 2022

Learn about tax implications of drought for ag operations, Farm Service Agency programs for drought relief and partial budgeting for drought decisions.

Virtual Training #3: Livestock and Range Drought Management

February 18, 2022

Learn about livestock and rangeland drought management from the perspective of four ranchers across the state and beyond who are innovators in drought response and preparedness.

Virtual Training #4: Crops Drought Management

March 4, 2022

Learn about critical crop periods, triage decision making, irrigation and soil management to buffer drought.

Connect with Colorado Drought Advisors

A Collaborative Partnership

Funded By

Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.

Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.