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Profitable Livestock Production (Hidalgo County)
Plan Goals
Improve the profitability of livestock production n Hidalgo County by enhancing decision-making skills of livestock owners and managers.
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Profitable Livestock Production
Impact Reports
Since the cattle growers survival course held in March 08, several visits to producers have been made to view their operations. This familiarizes the agent with the operation and gives her and idea of the management goals of individual operations. Each producer visited has stated that the willingness to view their operation has made them more willing to participate in future county programs related to livestock production.
Throughout 2008, Southwestern New Mexico Cooperative Weed Management Area (SWNMCWMA) meetings/workshops have been attended by the agent. This is a diverse group of Hidalgo and Grant County members with the main intention of acquiring funding to educate, locate, identify, map and help treat noxious weed infestations throughout the two counties. A proposal was drawn up and submitted and grant funds were received to hire a coordinator for the program/project. This coordinator is in the process of mapping and educating hidalgo/grant county residents on noxious weeds in the area, and treatment on 3 key species. The goals of the SWNMCWMA is to ultimately help educated producers and residents on identification and control of noxious weeds in the area and attain funding to possibly help with treatment of infestations. Currently the program is just getting started so there are no reports of specific outcomes.
Throughout 2008, Southwestern New Mexico Cooperative Weed Management Area (SWNMCWMA) meetings/workshops have been attended by the agent. This is a diverse group of Hidalgo and Grant County members with the main intention of acquiring funding to educate, locate, identify, map and help treat noxious weed infestations throughout the two counties. A proposal was drawn up and submitted and grant funds were received to hire a coordinator for the program/project. This coordinator is in the process of mapping and educating hidalgo/grant county residents on noxious weeds in the area, and treatment on 3 key species. The goals of the SWNMCWMA is to ultimately help educated producers and residents on identification and control of noxious weeds in the area and attain funding to possibly help with treatment of infestations. Currently the program is just getting started so there are no reports of specific outcomes.
Southwestern NM Cattleman's Survival Course was held. 35 producers from Hidalgo County and surrounding areas attended. 95% of attendees had an increase in understanding of persistently infected cattle. 75% of attendees increased their level of understanding of economics of calf sales relative to weaning treatment/breed. 96% of attendees thought the information presented on NM animal ID laws was informational. 91% thought that they received adequate tools to improve their ability to manage their herd nutrition. 96% said they were likely to use those tools for their herd management. 87% said that they would likely change their practices to follow Beef Quality Assurance Practices. Presenters included NMSU Extension Livestock Specialist, NMSU Extension Veterinarian, NMSU Ag. Economist and the Hidalgo County Agent.
Christina (Christy) Rubio has signed on to support Profitable Livestock Production within Hidalgo County.
Short-term
• Increased awareness of novel management practices and knowledge of current issues for more than 10% of New Mexico livestock producers through educational programs, direct communications, and popular press publications.
• Increased the number of producers using technology to evaluate production and financial aspects of cow-calf enterprises through participation in a Standardized performance analysis workshop.
• More than 90% of attendees surveyed at educational workshops perceive the monetary value of education gained exceeded the cost of attendance.
Medium term
• Improve decision-making skills of more than 500 livestock producers and county Extension agents through educational programs and seminars such that they are more confident in livestock management.
Long Term
• Improved knowledge level of county Extension agents regarding management of sheep and beef cattle through in-service trainings in the area of Range Nutrition and Management.
• Increased awareness of novel management practices and knowledge of current issues for more than 10% of New Mexico livestock producers through educational programs, direct communications, and popular press publications.
• Increased the number of producers using technology to evaluate production and financial aspects of cow-calf enterprises through participation in a Standardized performance analysis workshop.
• More than 90% of attendees surveyed at educational workshops perceive the monetary value of education gained exceeded the cost of attendance.
Medium term
• Improve decision-making skills of more than 500 livestock producers and county Extension agents through educational programs and seminars such that they are more confident in livestock management.
Long Term
• Improved knowledge level of county Extension agents regarding management of sheep and beef cattle through in-service trainings in the area of Range Nutrition and Management.