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Agronomic Crop and Improved Pasture System Development (Sandoval County)

Plan Goal

Improve the sustainability and production potential of agronomic crops and improved pastures in order to improve the soil tilth, yield capability, crop or forage quality as well as the economic and environmental benefits to the land users.

Situation Statement

Sandoval County has 17,000 acres of irrigated crop land on 100 farms with total gross receipts of 5,911,000 per year. Alfalfa is the largest crop acreage in the coun6y followed by irrigated pasture and vegetable crops. Profitability from these important crops can be increased through the adoption of good production and management practices which enhance both yield and quantity. It is important that producers use sound environmentally safe production techniques to insure a safe food supply.

Target Audience and Actions

The target audience will be composed of over 100 crop producers in Sandoval County. In order to service the educational needs of producers, county educational activities will be conducted through Demonstration Plots, Crop Specific Workshops and Pesticide Certification Workshops.

Short-Term Objectives

Increase awareness of best management practices through educational programs, direct communications and demonstration plots. Increase the number of producers using technology by 10 to evaluate production and profitability.

Medium-Term Objectives

Improve decision-making skills of 20 crop producers through educational programs and seminars.

Long-Term Objectives

Improve profitability and sustainability of crop production enterprises by lowering production costs and increasing gross revenue.

Evaluation Plan

One on One observations and changes in overall management practices. Evaluation forms from workshops.