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Profitable Livestock Production (San Miguel County)
Plan Goals
Increase productivity and competitiveness of the San Miguel County range livestock industry by applying research-based best practices through Extension education.
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Profitable Livestock Production
Impact Reports
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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.
Agent hosted a second Animal Identification program for 25 county producers. Purpose of the second program was to update interested producers of the program changes. Producers learned changes regarding timelines, government plan changes, were demonstrated new technologies, paperwork completion process and again were given the chance to register their premises. Attendees reported that been kept informed of these changes and current issues of the animal identification program will assist them in making decision as the program starts to be implemented.
Agent made 15 ranch and farm visits along with different specialists for recommendation for noxious and invasive weeds and brush control. By conducting these visits, producers would explain their goals for their land. Individual plans were developed using chemical and mechanical treatments. Currently, the producers are working to implement the plans for their land. Benefits of a program include adding value to their land, improving grazing, increase animal carrying capacities and erosion control.
Communication between the San Miguel County Cooperative Extension Service and producers has increase as result from a mailing list of 80. This list in continuing to grow and inform producers of beneficial programs and educational opportunities.
Agent made 15 ranch and farm visits along with different specialists for recommendation for noxious and invasive weeds and brush control. By conducting these visits, producers would explain their goals for their land. Individual plans were developed using chemical and mechanical treatments. Currently, the producers are working to implement the plans for their land. Benefits of a program include adding value to their land, improving grazing, increase animal carrying capacities and erosion control.
Communication between the San Miguel County Cooperative Extension Service and producers has increase as result from a mailing list of 80. This list in continuing to grow and inform producers of beneficial programs and educational opportunities.
Patrick Padilla has signed on to support Profitable Livestock Production within San Miguel County.
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