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Evaluation of integrated pecan production management systems (Otero County)
Plan Goals
To assess the effects of new and conventional management practices on pecan orchard yields and quality. To promote those orchard management practices demonstrated to enhance pecan orchard profitability. And also the use of water in the valley.
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Integrated pecan production systems
Impact Reports
Western Pecan Growers Conference.
The 2008 Western Pecan Growers Conference had >300 attendees from around the western U.S. At the end of the 2008 conference, attendees were given surveys to assess the educational program. As in 2007, attendees participating in the survey were nearly unanimous, stating that conference speakers addressed topics that were immediately relevant to them and that the information conveyed will directly affect practices in their pecan orchard operations. The few complaints that arose mainly dealt with issues that the attendee had with a speaker (i.e., “too scientific”). Also, following the 2008 WPGA conference, the association’s board evaluated the educational program which I coordinated. Nineteen (out of 21) of the board members also gave a very positive review of the conference program—confirming that the presentations provided information immediately applicable for pecan growers throughout the west. Two board members, however, were concerned that specific issues of particular areas within the western pecan region were not addressed adequately. I will attempt to address these concerns in the upcoming 2009 WPGA conference.
The 2008 Western Pecan Growers Conference had >300 attendees from around the western U.S. At the end of the 2008 conference, attendees were given surveys to assess the educational program. As in 2007, attendees participating in the survey were nearly unanimous, stating that conference speakers addressed topics that were immediately relevant to them and that the information conveyed will directly affect practices in their pecan orchard operations. The few complaints that arose mainly dealt with issues that the attendee had with a speaker (i.e., “too scientific”). Also, following the 2008 WPGA conference, the association’s board evaluated the educational program which I coordinated. Nineteen (out of 21) of the board members also gave a very positive review of the conference program—confirming that the presentations provided information immediately applicable for pecan growers throughout the west. Two board members, however, were concerned that specific issues of particular areas within the western pecan region were not addressed adequately. I will attempt to address these concerns in the upcoming 2009 WPGA conference.
At the end of the 2007 Western Pecan Growers Association conference, attendees were given surveys to assess the educational program. Attendees participating in the survey were nearly unanimous, stating that conference speakers addressed topics that were immediately relevant to them and that the information conveyed will directly affect practices in their pecan orchard operations. However, a few attendees at the conferences felt that too few water policy issues were addressed and that Spanish translation would be helpful.
1st Annual Pecan workshop for Otero county Pecan growers was conducted on the 20th of April, 2007. South of Alamogordo. There were about 50 plus growers in attendance. Specialist in pests, weed, pecan management, water irrigation, tree pruning, and fertilizer were there to speak to the growers in this outdoor workshop. NMDA, Pecan Specialist, and Dona Ana County Agriculture Agent was there to give the talk and answer Growers concern in certain issues and questions about basic Pecan management. Growers were satisfied with the program and asked if there will be a similar program like this for next year.
Richard Ng has signed on to support Evaluation of integrated pecan production management systems within Otero County.