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Profitable Livestock Production (Sandoval County)
Plan Goals
Improve the profitability of livestock production by enhancing decision-making skills of livestock owners and managers.
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Profitable Livestock Production
Impact Reports
2010
SITUATION
The New Mexico Livestock producers host quarterly meetings throughout the state each year. In 2010 they selected Cuba in Sandoval County. Agent was asked to send out notices and agenda for meeting.
Approximately 60 producers and others attended. One topic of concern was the designation of Quality Water Initiative by State Environmental Department.
Many ranchers and Acequia members are opposed to this legislation. The Acequia Group came prepared and gave a $250 donation to assist in cost involved. Later in the month the Rio Puerco Livestock Association sent in a check for $1,000.00 towards the cause.
During the legislative session, the department of Environment got the OK to proceed with their plans to monitor streams/waters on forest service land.
Output was the cattle growers were very impressed with the attendance at the meeting and the money contributions they received. They are discussing as to how soon they can get back to Cuba, NM for one of their meetings.
SITUATION
The New Mexico Livestock producers host quarterly meetings throughout the state each year. In 2010 they selected Cuba in Sandoval County. Agent was asked to send out notices and agenda for meeting.
Approximately 60 producers and others attended. One topic of concern was the designation of Quality Water Initiative by State Environmental Department.
Many ranchers and Acequia members are opposed to this legislation. The Acequia Group came prepared and gave a $250 donation to assist in cost involved. Later in the month the Rio Puerco Livestock Association sent in a check for $1,000.00 towards the cause.
During the legislative session, the department of Environment got the OK to proceed with their plans to monitor streams/waters on forest service land.
Output was the cattle growers were very impressed with the attendance at the meeting and the money contributions they received. They are discussing as to how soon they can get back to Cuba, NM for one of their meetings.
TRIBAL MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT 2010
Sandoval Agent and Ursula Smeadly
Input: Provided guidance in the development of the Pueblo of Jemez agriculture and range management plan. In conjunction with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service in Sandoval County, and the NNMOP, began the development of a plan of action, team development and preliminary data collection for the Pueblo’s livestock producers. (4) tribal allotments were visited, and (10) transects were installed with participation from (5) livestock permittees. Preliminary data was collected so as to assist the producers with their short, medium, and long term objectives. Range management and monitoring educational materials were developed and provided to the producers as part of this program.
Output:
Over the course of the year, the management plan framework was developed in collaboration with a team from the Pueblo. In addition, several grant opportunities and USDA cost-share programs were identified for the Pueblo to apply for. The Specialist introduced the concept of Google Docs to the team as well as the template.
Outcome:
The Pueblo plans on pursuing grant funding to complete a range inventory as well as take advantage of USDA and DOI cost-share and grant programs. Through the process, the tribal leadership was not even aware that they had a tribal liaison to assist them with the development of an EPA 319 (non-point source pollution) grant. As we continue with our assistance, it is hoped that the tribe will increase their participation in these programs and successfully implement agricultural and range management practices on their limited land base.
The group agreed that we can continue our work on the collaboratively developed plan via email and also on the phone, with face-to-face meetings occurring every other month for the next year, with expected completion of the management plan to occur before the end of 2010. The tribe submitted a proposal for a complete range inventory through the BIA, albeit several days late, via retiring Oscar Sedillo in Albuquerque.
Input:
Re-initiated contact with Pueblo of Jemez regarding the development of their management plans.
Output: Worked through the year to develop the framework for the management plans; work stalled on the development of the plan after a few months. After providing the group with the tools necessary to work on the management plans on their own, they failed to log on to the Google Docs site to complete the draft document.
Outcome:
The team had set a December 2010 deadline for their work. At this time (September 2010), the Specialist is waiting for direction from the team as to how they wish to proceed and if they need additional assistance in working on their plans.
RANGE MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION
Sandoval Agent and Ursula Smeadly
Input :
Was invited to present “Range Management Principles” at the Pueblo and Community Agricultural Conference in April 2010.
Output:
Attended the Pueblo Ag Conference and presented power point, “Range Management Principles.” The Specialist visited with several people at the conference about their livestock programs, including the Pueblo of Santo Domingo and their wish to develop out a livestock grazing association and associated youth programming (Martin Bird).
Outcome:
Follow up conversations with the Pueblo of Santo Domingo yielded the opportunity to work with individual producers in the discussion and development of a range monitoring program, assisted them in establishing preliminary stocking rate estimates, helped them to understand utilization rates and attended a grazing association meeting where presented range management techniques, data collection protocol, and grass identification information.
Mailed a hard copy of the presentation to a female sheep and cattle producer of Acoma Pueblo.
Was asked to present at the Navajo Nation- Ramah, but was unable to due to another commitment. Will be looking to work with the new Cibola Co. Agent, Chase Elkins to reschedule for another day.
PUEBLO OF JEMEZ – RANGE PROGRAM
Sandoval Agent and Ursula Smeadly
Input:
Was contacted by Pueblo of Jemez to conduct range assessment.
Output:
Forwarded the request to 10 S. Agent and Sandoval Co. Agent and suggested to contact Range Specialist for assistance.
Outcome:
Either the producers will use the knowledge gained from the training the Specialist did last year, or they will have their range assessment done by the Range Specialist.
PUEBLO OF SANTO DOMINGO – RANGE PROGRAM
Sandoval Agent and Ursula Smeadly
Input:
Worked with producers from the Pueblo of Santo Domingo over the past couple of months in the field in over email regarding the development of a range monitoring program in conjunction with preliminary forage utilization data obtained in the field, to provide producers with an understanding of range management principles, forage utilization and proper stocking rates for a 2300 acre tract of newly obtained rangeland.
Output:
Presented range management program and findings via PowerPoint and handouts from field work done in May at livestock producers meeting. Provided with preliminary stocking rate information as well as information on grasses, desirable and undesirable forbs and weeds and overall rangeland management principles.
Outcome:
Producers have a better understanding of rangeland management including forage production, carrying capacity, and stocking rates. It is hoped that with this knowledge they will develop out an appropriate plan for use on this newly obtained tract of land so they might be able to improve their livestock program.
Sandoval Agent and Ursula Smeadly
Input: Provided guidance in the development of the Pueblo of Jemez agriculture and range management plan. In conjunction with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, NMSU Cooperative Extension Service in Sandoval County, and the NNMOP, began the development of a plan of action, team development and preliminary data collection for the Pueblo’s livestock producers. (4) tribal allotments were visited, and (10) transects were installed with participation from (5) livestock permittees. Preliminary data was collected so as to assist the producers with their short, medium, and long term objectives. Range management and monitoring educational materials were developed and provided to the producers as part of this program.
Output:
Over the course of the year, the management plan framework was developed in collaboration with a team from the Pueblo. In addition, several grant opportunities and USDA cost-share programs were identified for the Pueblo to apply for. The Specialist introduced the concept of Google Docs to the team as well as the template.
Outcome:
The Pueblo plans on pursuing grant funding to complete a range inventory as well as take advantage of USDA and DOI cost-share and grant programs. Through the process, the tribal leadership was not even aware that they had a tribal liaison to assist them with the development of an EPA 319 (non-point source pollution) grant. As we continue with our assistance, it is hoped that the tribe will increase their participation in these programs and successfully implement agricultural and range management practices on their limited land base.
The group agreed that we can continue our work on the collaboratively developed plan via email and also on the phone, with face-to-face meetings occurring every other month for the next year, with expected completion of the management plan to occur before the end of 2010. The tribe submitted a proposal for a complete range inventory through the BIA, albeit several days late, via retiring Oscar Sedillo in Albuquerque.
Input:
Re-initiated contact with Pueblo of Jemez regarding the development of their management plans.
Output: Worked through the year to develop the framework for the management plans; work stalled on the development of the plan after a few months. After providing the group with the tools necessary to work on the management plans on their own, they failed to log on to the Google Docs site to complete the draft document.
Outcome:
The team had set a December 2010 deadline for their work. At this time (September 2010), the Specialist is waiting for direction from the team as to how they wish to proceed and if they need additional assistance in working on their plans.
RANGE MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION
Sandoval Agent and Ursula Smeadly
Input :
Was invited to present “Range Management Principles” at the Pueblo and Community Agricultural Conference in April 2010.
Output:
Attended the Pueblo Ag Conference and presented power point, “Range Management Principles.” The Specialist visited with several people at the conference about their livestock programs, including the Pueblo of Santo Domingo and their wish to develop out a livestock grazing association and associated youth programming (Martin Bird).
Outcome:
Follow up conversations with the Pueblo of Santo Domingo yielded the opportunity to work with individual producers in the discussion and development of a range monitoring program, assisted them in establishing preliminary stocking rate estimates, helped them to understand utilization rates and attended a grazing association meeting where presented range management techniques, data collection protocol, and grass identification information.
Mailed a hard copy of the presentation to a female sheep and cattle producer of Acoma Pueblo.
Was asked to present at the Navajo Nation- Ramah, but was unable to due to another commitment. Will be looking to work with the new Cibola Co. Agent, Chase Elkins to reschedule for another day.
PUEBLO OF JEMEZ – RANGE PROGRAM
Sandoval Agent and Ursula Smeadly
Input:
Was contacted by Pueblo of Jemez to conduct range assessment.
Output:
Forwarded the request to 10 S. Agent and Sandoval Co. Agent and suggested to contact Range Specialist for assistance.
Outcome:
Either the producers will use the knowledge gained from the training the Specialist did last year, or they will have their range assessment done by the Range Specialist.
PUEBLO OF SANTO DOMINGO – RANGE PROGRAM
Sandoval Agent and Ursula Smeadly
Input:
Worked with producers from the Pueblo of Santo Domingo over the past couple of months in the field in over email regarding the development of a range monitoring program in conjunction with preliminary forage utilization data obtained in the field, to provide producers with an understanding of range management principles, forage utilization and proper stocking rates for a 2300 acre tract of newly obtained rangeland.
Output:
Presented range management program and findings via PowerPoint and handouts from field work done in May at livestock producers meeting. Provided with preliminary stocking rate information as well as information on grasses, desirable and undesirable forbs and weeds and overall rangeland management principles.
Outcome:
Producers have a better understanding of rangeland management including forage production, carrying capacity, and stocking rates. It is hoped that with this knowledge they will develop out an appropriate plan for use on this newly obtained tract of land so they might be able to improve their livestock program.
2009
JEMEZ PUEBLO RANGE MONITORING
Agent and Rural Agriculture Improvement and Public Affairs staff met with Jemez Pueblo at their request. The Pueblo was returning cattle back to the reservation from summer pastures and needed a range assessment to determine grazing capacity on their Pueblo lands. Ursula Rosauer (RAIPAP Specialist, Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent and Allotment permittees conducted the grazing capacity for each allotment.
The Pueblo has 300 head of cattle and were paying $20 per month each to graze. By grazing them at home it would save them $6,000 per month. This would be about $36,000 saved by keeping them at their own rangeland. More importantly permittees were taught how to monitor their own rangelands for near future and hope it gets passed on from one generation to next. Last time an assessment was in 1962 and grazing capacity was over estimated from today's data.
JEMEZ PUEBLO RANGE MONITORING
Agent and Rural Agriculture Improvement and Public Affairs staff met with Jemez Pueblo at their request. The Pueblo was returning cattle back to the reservation from summer pastures and needed a range assessment to determine grazing capacity on their Pueblo lands. Ursula Rosauer (RAIPAP Specialist, Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent and Allotment permittees conducted the grazing capacity for each allotment.
The Pueblo has 300 head of cattle and were paying $20 per month each to graze. By grazing them at home it would save them $6,000 per month. This would be about $36,000 saved by keeping them at their own rangeland. More importantly permittees were taught how to monitor their own rangelands for near future and hope it gets passed on from one generation to next. Last time an assessment was in 1962 and grazing capacity was over estimated from today's data.
The agent conducted a Pesticide Applicator License Continuing Education Workshop to assist New Mexico pesticide license holders in securing continuing education for their pesticide licenses. Topics included "Worker Protection Standards," Noxious Weed Management", Pesticides in the Environment", "Record Keeping Requirements", and pesticide laws.
Eighteen atttendees received five CEU's, making it possible to renew their pesticide license for the licensing period, gaining knowledge of pesticide laws and regulations, weed and insect management, safety, and application. Most were ranchers that depend on licenses to increase forage for livestock.
Eighteen atttendees received five CEU's, making it possible to renew their pesticide license for the licensing period, gaining knowledge of pesticide laws and regulations, weed and insect management, safety, and application. Most were ranchers that depend on licenses to increase forage for livestock.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Cuba small woods committee workshop/meeting are designed to educate forest landowners on how to manage thier properties to meet their personal goals and protect forest lands. To reduce risk they are reaching new audiences providing worthwhile information and services to them. Funding and technical assistance in clearing trees from residential areas have been preventing fire free zones around homes.
WEEDS
Noxious weeds are a problem. Agent has conducted workshops in county to help/assist landowners in identifying weeds from early to mature stages. Cultural, mechanical and chemical recommendation are supplied by agent to noxious weed coordinator hired by the cuba soil and water conservation district.
Agent worked with farmers in Jemez Pueblo to address problems with gophers. They create many problems especially water loss from fields. Taught use of Traps as chemical certification is not allowed for Native American producers.
EARTH DAY
Agent and Master Gardener participated in rio rancho earth day. city purchased trees and extension provided how to plant and maintain trees to over 1000 residents.
Agents and Master Gardeners coordinated with City of Rio Rancho in providing speakers and volunteers in hosting the "Children's WaterFestival." Over 1000 4th and 5th grade students attended in the two day workshops.
Cuba small woods committee workshop/meeting are designed to educate forest landowners on how to manage thier properties to meet their personal goals and protect forest lands. To reduce risk they are reaching new audiences providing worthwhile information and services to them. Funding and technical assistance in clearing trees from residential areas have been preventing fire free zones around homes.
WEEDS
Noxious weeds are a problem. Agent has conducted workshops in county to help/assist landowners in identifying weeds from early to mature stages. Cultural, mechanical and chemical recommendation are supplied by agent to noxious weed coordinator hired by the cuba soil and water conservation district.
Agent worked with farmers in Jemez Pueblo to address problems with gophers. They create many problems especially water loss from fields. Taught use of Traps as chemical certification is not allowed for Native American producers.
EARTH DAY
Agent and Master Gardener participated in rio rancho earth day. city purchased trees and extension provided how to plant and maintain trees to over 1000 residents.
Agents and Master Gardeners coordinated with City of Rio Rancho in providing speakers and volunteers in hosting the "Children's WaterFestival." Over 1000 4th and 5th grade students attended in the two day workshops.