One of the purposes of the Mid-Snake Resource Conservation and Development Council is to help educate and provide unique opportunities for hands on experiences that help better our communities. Some of these opportunities include field days, workshops, online classes, and volunteer days with agencies that align with our mission.
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This FREE entomologist–led course is designed for Pest Control Advisors
(PCAs), growers, orchard managers, crop consultants, extension
professionals, and industry or regulatory partners interested in
sustainable and science-based codling moth management.
Course highlights
* Six one-hour online sessions (live or recorded)
* Content grounded in current research
* Downloadable course materials
* Interactive components and discussion
What you’ll learn
Participants will gain a working understanding of:
1) The biological principles behind SIT and why codling moth is well
suited for this approach
2) Sterile insect production, irradiation, quality control, and release
logistics
3) Monitoring, data interpretation, and evaluation of SIT programs
4) How SIT integrates with IPM tools such as mating disruption,
sanitation, and selective pesticides
5) Economic and logistical considerations
6) Emerging innovations, including X-ray–based sterilization and
drone-assisted releases
This local workshop will be held from 8:30am-4:30pm at the Lincoln County Community Center at Shoshone Fairgrounds on February 13, 2026.
Lunch will be provided and there will be 6 pesticide credits available.
Cost is $35 per person.
For more information call 208-944-3782 or email wrswcd@gmail.com
This event will be a conference made by farmers, for farmers. It offers an opportunity to be amongst a farming community that has respect for the land they work upon and feed our nation off of. It will have farmers and industry experts speaking on a variety of topics including cover crops, conservation grants, succession planning, new agricultural tech, integrated pest management, regional breakouts to help farmers meet their neighbors, and more! Many experts and organizations will be tabling with information on how to implement sustainable practices on the farm or start transitioning towards organic certification.
2026 Miller Research Potato Pest Management Seminar
The 2026 Miller Research Potato Disease Management Seminar will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Historic Wilson Theater in Rupert, ID (610 Fremont Street). Registration begins at 8:00 AM and the meeting will run from 9:00 AM to 12:20 PM with a 20-minute break. The meeting will be in-person this year and we will not have a Zoom option. ISDA pesticide (3) and CCA Pest Management (3) credits have been awarded for the meeting.
Registration is $30 to cover the cost of the meeting and can be done at the door. If you want to pay in advance, you can register below on this page. (If no payment is made, the online registration will not work – sorry!) After covering meeting costs, remaining funds will be donated to the local 4-H program. Lunch will not be provided.