Grant County Extension Connection

Where Future Ranchers Are Made

What happens when you bring motivated youth together with real ranch management education?

NM Youth Ranch Management Camp isn’t about playing ranch — it’s about learning how to run one. In this episode, we dive into how youth learn to think like managers, not just laborers. From budgeting and drought strategy to herd planning and leadership, these young producers are building skills that last a lifetime.

If you care about the future of agriculture, this episode will give you hope! https://nmyrm.nmsu.edu/ 

 In this episode, we dive into one of the most destructive livestock threats you hope you never see—the New World Screwworm. Learn what it is, how to spot early signs, and what New Mexico producers can do to stay prepared. Joining us is Dr. Marcy Ward, Livestock Specialist with NMSU’s College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences, who breaks down the biology, the risks, and the real-world steps every rancher should know to protect their herd. 

This episode focuses on daily care for show cattle during the spring and summer. Ty Bays is featured on this episode to share his insights on how-to prepare show cattle for the show ring. 

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Wenzel, NMSU Cooperative Extension Veterinarian to talk about the use of antimicrobials and hormones in beef. This is a very educational episode that sets the record straight about the usage of antibiotics and hormones in beef. 

There are so many myths and lies out there about turkeys, how they are raised, hormones, steroids etc. I get to the truth on how they are raised, what they are fed as well as other helpful information this thanksgiving season. 

Temple Grandin Harvest Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=852zxDEAR-Q&t=3s 

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This episode focuses on answering what the 4-H program is. What do youth learn, what do they do, what is the impact on their lives from being in the program?  This episode features Interim 4-H Department Head, Dr. Laura Bittner, State 4-H Agent of Volunteer and Leadership Development, Cheryl Butterfield  Southwest District Department Head, Tom Dean, and Catron County Extension Agent, Tracy Drummond. 

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This episode focuses on answering what the 4-H program is. What do youth learn, what do they do, what is the impact on their lives from being in the program?  This episode features local 4-H members, Sarah Gardner and Ally Massengill as well as viewpoints from Sierra County 4-H Agent Sara Marta and Associate Dean and Director for the NMSU College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Jon Boren.

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Everything you need to know about showmanship before your show. Includes general showmanship tips and tricks, how to dress to impress, and species specific showmanship tips for pigs, lambs, goats and cattle.

New episode all about show goat care! Everything you need to know before you show! This episode is also available on our YouTube Channel NMSU Grant County Cooperative Extension Service. Informational, instructional, how-to about show goat care. Topics covered: feeding, training, daily care, disease/illness, biosecurity, record keeping and much more!

New episode all about show lamb care! Everything you need to know before you show! This episode is also available on our YouTube Channel NMSU Grant County Cooperative Extension Service. Informational, instructional, how-to about show lamb care. Topics covered: feeding, training, daily care, disease/illness, biosecurity, record keeping and much more!