Recipient Organization
UNIV OF IDAHO
875 PERIMETER DRIVE
MOSCOW,ID 83844-9803
Performing Department
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Non Technical Summary
PROJECT SUMMARYInstructions:The summary is limited to 250 words. The names and affiliated organizations of all Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PD/PI) should be listed inaddition to the title of the project. The summary should be a self-contained, specific description of the activity to be undertaken and should focus on: overallproject goal(s) and supporting objectives; plans to accomplish project goal(s); and relevance of the project to the goals of the program. The importance of aconcise, informative Project Summary cannot be overemphasized.Title: Beef 101: Pacific Northwest Beginning Rancher Development ProgramPD: Bass, Phillip D. Institution: University of IdahoCO-PD: Colle, Michael J. Institution: University of IdahoCO-PD: Van Buren, Jessie B. Institution: University of IdahoCO-PD: Christensen, Lauren Institution: University of IdahoCO-PD: Small, Meranda Institution: University of IdahoCO-PD: Cochran, Audra Institution: University of IdahoCO-PD: Wilder, Brett Institution: University of IdahoThe long-term goal of the project is to provide beginning cattle ranchers in the Pacific Northwestwith educational workshops to enable them to successfully operate and increase the number oflivestock operations in the region to support the supply of beef. The objectives are to 1) Increaseoperational knowledge of beginning and underrepresented cattle ranchers through hands-onworkshops on topics including animal health and husbandry, range and forest management,livestock evaluation, meat processing, and food safety, 2) Provide financial education includingmarketing, record keeping, and risk management to ensure the profitability of operations andsustainability of the business, and 3) Develop producer networking opportunities, form mentoringrelationships, and aid in communications across generations, leadership skills, and successionplanning. Activities to achieve the project's goals include developing and hosting a series of shortcourses consisting of two- or three-day workshops. Topics will include: 1) Beef Quality Assuranceand Animal Health, 2) Livestock Evaluation and The Final Product, 3) Cattle and Natural ResourceManagement, 4) Marketing, Risk Management, and Finance, and 5) Land Succession,Communicating across Generations, and Leadership Skills. Each short course will provideattendees with opportunities for hands-on experience, expert advice, and discussion with otherparticipants. Attendees will gain a better understanding of all aspects of the cattle industry to beable to implement positive changes in their operation or gain the confidence and resources neededto start an operation.
Animal Health Component
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Research Effort Categories
Basic
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Applied
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Developmental
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Goals / Objectives
The long-term goal of the project is to enable beginning cattle ranchers in the Pacific Northwestto successfully operate and increase the number of livestock operations. Supporting objectivesinclude:Objective 1. Increase operational knowledge of beginning and underrepresented cattle ranchersthrough hands-on workshops on topics including animal health and husbandry, range and forestmanagement, livestock evaluation, meat processing, and food safety.Objective 2. Provide financial education including marketing, record keeping, and riskmanagement to ensure the profitability of operations and sustainability of the business.Objective 3. Develop rancher networking opportunities, form mentoring relationships, and aid incommunications across generations, leadership skills, and succession planning.
Project Methods
Knowledge level before and after workshops will be assessed using simple surveys.Evaluate changes in ranching behaviors using farm and ranch business assessments.Assess and survey business and ranching efforts before and after trainings by using on-going consultations.