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Agriculture as Economic Development (Harding County)
Plan Goals
Sustain a viable population for rural Harding County by increasing community and economic devleopment through agritourism and niche marketing.
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Agriculture as Economic Development
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Gardening 101
Many producers in the county have gardens every year, but have trouble with growth, soil, fertilizer, etc. Some have had gardens in the past, but have opted not to put one in this year. Agent collaborated with specialist to deliver gardening workshop to over twenty gardeners in the county. Agent coordinated with producers to bring in soil sample and sent off over 10 soil samples to identify potential problems. Specialist answered questions and gave reccomendations on timing, varieties, soil, water, and other things. Attendees increased knowledge by 80% and rejuvinated those gardening skills. Youth from local 4-h clubs were also in attendence to understand the possibility of putting in community gardens in their towns.
Many producers in the county have gardens every year, but have trouble with growth, soil, fertilizer, etc. Some have had gardens in the past, but have opted not to put one in this year. Agent collaborated with specialist to deliver gardening workshop to over twenty gardeners in the county. Agent coordinated with producers to bring in soil sample and sent off over 10 soil samples to identify potential problems. Specialist answered questions and gave reccomendations on timing, varieties, soil, water, and other things. Attendees increased knowledge by 80% and rejuvinated those gardening skills. Youth from local 4-h clubs were also in attendence to understand the possibility of putting in community gardens in their towns.
NMSU Goes to Harding
Harding County struggles with a continued decline in population and youth not returning to the community. Several efforts are underway in the county to sustain business, grow businesses, and get the kids back to the county.
Agent collaberated with NMSU representitives on 2 day tour to Harding County. Items of business included: paving the way for NMSU to be a factor in rural areas with distance education. Both Roy and Mosquero schools are involved with TV courses through other colleges and NMSU needs to try and get on board. As a result, NMSU could have a presence with distance ed on the entire eastern portion of the state. This in turn would help with recruiting efforts. A second item was securing help from NMSU with growing our metal fabrication business, ecotourism businesses, gas and convenient store business, and green house business. The college of engineering and the Arrowhead center could possibly help with this in the form of business plans and feasibility studies. Another item of business concerned the Mesa Theatre and the college of arts could possibly help with planning and other efforts. As a result, a line of communication was made between Harding county and NMSU colleges and the foundation was laid for outreach efforts among several colleges at the university. A meeting is being set up at the college to further these discussions and jumpstart the ideas.
Harding County struggles with a continued decline in population and youth not returning to the community. Several efforts are underway in the county to sustain business, grow businesses, and get the kids back to the county.
Agent collaberated with NMSU representitives on 2 day tour to Harding County. Items of business included: paving the way for NMSU to be a factor in rural areas with distance education. Both Roy and Mosquero schools are involved with TV courses through other colleges and NMSU needs to try and get on board. As a result, NMSU could have a presence with distance ed on the entire eastern portion of the state. This in turn would help with recruiting efforts. A second item was securing help from NMSU with growing our metal fabrication business, ecotourism businesses, gas and convenient store business, and green house business. The college of engineering and the Arrowhead center could possibly help with this in the form of business plans and feasibility studies. Another item of business concerned the Mesa Theatre and the college of arts could possibly help with planning and other efforts. As a result, a line of communication was made between Harding county and NMSU colleges and the foundation was laid for outreach efforts among several colleges at the university. A meeting is being set up at the college to further these discussions and jumpstart the ideas.
NMACAA Natural Resource Tour
The New Mexico Agriculture Agents Association is the professional development organization for New Mexico Ag Agents. This allows members to be recognized for strong programming, service awards, and gives members the opportunity to interact with other agents at the national convention. The tour objective was to disseminate information to ag agents about natural resources and conservation practices in New Mexico. Myself, and the natural resource committee scheduled a two day tour in Northern New Mexico showcasing different operations. The participants learned about fire ecology, small diameter wood products, elk population control and salt cedar eradication and control. Fifteen agents attended the tour. Agents reported that it was beneficial to see the affects of salt cedar removal, habitat control, small business economic development and were inspired to take ideas back to their own counties.
The New Mexico Agriculture Agents Association is the professional development organization for New Mexico Ag Agents. This allows members to be recognized for strong programming, service awards, and gives members the opportunity to interact with other agents at the national convention. The tour objective was to disseminate information to ag agents about natural resources and conservation practices in New Mexico. Myself, and the natural resource committee scheduled a two day tour in Northern New Mexico showcasing different operations. The participants learned about fire ecology, small diameter wood products, elk population control and salt cedar eradication and control. Fifteen agents attended the tour. Agents reported that it was beneficial to see the affects of salt cedar removal, habitat control, small business economic development and were inspired to take ideas back to their own counties.
Joseph "Blair" Clavel has signed on to support Agriculture as Economic Development within Harding County.
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