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Impact Report

For plan Agronomic Crop and Improved Pasture System Development (Sandoval County)
Date October 10, 2008, 7:15 pm
For Objective Medium-term Show medium-term objectives
Impact Report ALFALFA VARIETY TRIALS The purpose of this project is to determine which Alfalfa varieties will produce the most tonnage per acre and also have less problems with diseases. Several Indian forage producers are testing two varities each as part of agricultural research project. Soil tests were done and will be repeated in the next growing season to check for any differences. Agent provided information on variety selection, seeding rates and irrigation requirements. IRRIGATED PASTURES Presentation on irrigated pastures to 10 Native American's in Jemez Pueblo. They were looking to get rid of Alfalfa crops due to lack of irrigation water but wanted an alternative crop to reduce feed costs and also to keep animals close to home. At present they graze in allotments without water so they felt with fuel prices being what they are they could reduce costs of transporting water for livestock. SAN FELIPE HOOP HOUSE CONSTRUCTION 30 residents attended and participated in the construction of a hoop ohouse at San Felipe Pueblo. The purpose of the project was to provide a list of materials needed, estimated costs and to show the case of construction. Attendants were impressed with how the work was done and expressed to agent that they felt comfortable going home and building the same prototype. PRUNING Demonstrations on pruning are always in demand. there are many new residents that have started small orchards and want the knowledge to maintain their new trees. CORRALES VEGETABLE LECTURE Agent conducted a program on how to grow vegetables to 25 residents of Corrales. They have a good farmers market and many felt they could look for a crop that would have the potential for a niche crop they could sell. AG BUSINESS COMMITTEE Agent is a member of the middle Rio Grande Council of Governments AG Business Committee. Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month. The purpose is to help establish markets for local grown food, food products and preservation of farm land.