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Impact Report
| For plan | Agronomic Crop and Improved Pasture System Development (De Baca County) |
| Date | October 16, 2007, 9:14 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | *The agent worked with the local NRCS and Farm Service Agency to host a Crop Producers workshop in March, 2007. The agent relied on the expertise of area and state-wide Extension professionals to educate producers in a variety of crop production suject matter including: Weed Control in Alfalfa, Gopher Control in Irrigated Pastures, Aphid Control in Alfalfa and Other Irrigated Crops, Water Management, Hay Transportation Regulations and Alternative Cropping. 39 individuals attended the local seminar. All program evaluations indicated an increase in knowledge by all participants regarding suject matter discussed. Participants were offered Pesticide Applicators CEU's if needed. *The agent compiled two seasonal Producers Agriculture Producer newsletters that were sent out to County producers in March and in August. The crop producer list is cross-referenced with the livestock producer list, since many are one in the same. Subject matter included educational information on soil testing and preparation for spring planting and work, pertinent wheat and alfalfa trials, Managing last cuts in Alfalfa, etc. 15% of the total mailing clientele who the agent has visited with have found the newsletters interesting and the information of useful. |