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Impact Report
| For plan | Agronomic Crop and Improved Pasture System Development (Valencia County) |
| Date | October 26, 2009, 4:23 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Valencia County agriculture is predominantly small farm (less than 50 acres) forage crop production. This results in a variety of plant and soil related questions, as well as requests for continuing education units required for NMDA private pesticide applicator license renewal. Forage crop educational programs, clientele interaction including field and office visits, phone calls, workshops, and weed, pest, and disease services account for approximately 20% of the extension agriculture agent’s work load. Additionally, 33 soil tests, 15 weed identifications, and 2 disease identifications were conducted over the past year. As a result, a large program designated to meet the educational demands of local forage and irrigated pasture producers and managers was developed. In July 2009, over 70 producers attended the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop. The majority of attendees pleased with the quality of information provided, and reported high level (95%) of knowledge gained in agronomy that would be applied to improve their forage crop and/or irrigated pasture operation in Valencia County. Speakers included specialists from NMSU-CES, NMDA, and USDA-NRCS. Workshop evaluation indicated an overall strong desire for the continuation and/or development of similar programs in the County. *Over 70% of the producers attending the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop on crop and pasture improvement reported they agreed (43%) or strongly agreed (47%) they gained an awareness of NMSU program and services offered through their county office. * Approximately 93% of the producers attending the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop on crop and pasture improvement reported they agreed (45%) or strongly agreed (49%) they gained knowledge in the latest permanent pasture management and improvement practices and techniques. * Roughly 88% of the producers attending the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop on crop and pasture improvement reported they agreed (41%) or strongly agreed (47%) they gained knowledge of annual forage crop production best suited for Valencia County by attending the session. * At least 87% of the producers attending the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop on crop and pasture improvement reported they agreed (43%) or strongly agreed (44%) they gained knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM), beneficial insects, and proper pest management best suited for forage crops/irrigated pasture production in Valencia County by attending the session. * Over 95% of the producers attending the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop on crop and pasture improvement reported they agreed (27%) or strongly agreed (68%) they gained knowledge in weed identification and control in forage crops/pasture production by attending the session. * Over 79% of the producers attending the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop on crop and pasture improvement reported they agreed (37%) or strongly agreed (42%) they gained awareness of USDA conservation programs available to small farm producers and landowners. * Approximately 95% of the producers attending the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop on crop and pasture improvement reported they agreed (46%) or strongly agreed (49%) they gained an awareness and knowledge of effective irrigation management in forage crops/pasture production * Over 95% of attendees also reported gaining valuable knowledge in water conservation specific to flood irrigation and proper soil management by participating in the 1st Annual Valencia County Forage Workshop |