Livestock Wala'au

Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we talk with Jen Livesy from the East Co Group about the Pasture, Range and Forage (PRF) program recently expanded to Hawaii, an effort supported by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA).  We also will hear from two producers, Marissa Taylor and Brian Sprenger, who have been using PRF in their operations. Listen in to learn more about PRF and how you can apply it to your grazing operations! 

Resources & Links:

• USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA)
• EastCo Group Website: LINK HERE
• PRF Information Event
  • September 17, 2024
  • 4-6pm at Waimea Butcher Shop 
  • Registration Link: https://go.hawaii.edu/a2f

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Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4 MINI Episode 4. We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.

Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with Jen Livsey, Founder/Agent EastCo Group, talking about the Pasture Range Forage program. 

Resources: 

• Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaii Webinar Series: Link Here
• Small Ruminant Producer Management Survey: Link Here
• Hawai`i Cattlemen's Council Convention & Annual Meeting
  • Dates: November 22 & 23, 2024
  • Link Here
• 2024 Nebraska Custom Rates: What to Charge? Link Here
• Women in Ag Book Club Information: Link Here  
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Webinars: Link Here

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Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we will talk with our very own Shannon Sand. We discuss the intaking and onboarding of new employees and what you should consider when bringing on new hires into your operation.  Be sure to tune in and learn more!

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Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4! We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates,  and tools.

Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with our very own Shannon Sand! We discuss the intaking and onboarding of new employees for your operation!

Women in Ag Book Club Information: Link Here  

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Webinars: Link Here

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Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we will talk with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, the Assistant Professor of Livestock Production at UH Manoa, and three of his graduate students, Taya Blad, Jesus Rojas, and Shaye Nishimura. They discuss their research projects focusing on trace minerals, parasite burden, and muscle growth! They also discuss their current preliminary data and the importance of small ruminant management practices in Hawaii. Be sure to tune in and learn more!

Webinar Link:

• UH Manoa CTAHR Livestock Extension Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaiʻi Webinar: REGISTRATION LINK HERE

To better understand locally raised sheep in Hawaii as it relates to their nutritional status and management practices, we have created a survey to gather data from local sheep producers like you to assist us in understanding the nutritional management of your herd. Together with the survey and collaborating producers, we aim to enhance nutritional outreach programs for small ruminants in Hawaii and cater to the needs of producers more effectively.

Survey link: https://go.hawaii.edu/FRM

Your information is very valuable to us. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and your responses are kept strictly confidential. Simply click the link below or cut and paste the entire URL into your browser to access the survey.

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Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4! We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates,  and tools.

Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:
Hawaii: 

• UH Manoa CTAHR Livestock Extension Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaiʻi Webinar: REGISTRATION LINK HERE

Mid-West:

• Women In Ag Book Club Information 

Stay tuned for our next episode, where we talk with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, who is the Assistant Professor of Livestock Production at UH Manoa, along with some of his graduate students and their current small ruminant research projects!

To better understand locally raised sheep in Hawaii as it relates to their nutritional status and management practices, we have created a survey to gather data from local sheep producers like you to assist us in understanding the nutritional management of your herd. Together with the survey and collaborating producers, we aim to enhance nutritional outreach programs for small ruminants in Hawaii and cater to the needs of producers more effectively.

Survey link: https://go.hawaii.edu/FRM

Your information is very valuable to us. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and your responses are kept strictly confidential. Simply click the link below or cut and paste the entire URL into your browser to access the survey.

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Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we will be talking with Melelani Oshiro, who is the Livestock Extension Agent at UH CTAHR. She will be discussing the importance of body condition scoring for assessing the nutritional health of your livestock. This tool can be incredibly useful, so be sure to tune in and learn more!

Resources: 

• Body Condition Scores and Frame Scores For Beef Cattle
• Body Condition Scoring Sheep
• Body Condition Scores in Goats
• How Do You Evaluate A Chicken's Body When You Can't Even See It?

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Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4! We'll share upcoming workshops, seminars, and tools.

Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:
Hawaii: 

• Hawaii BQA/BQAT In-Person Training: Registration and Info 

Mid-West:

• Women In Ag Book Club Information 

Job Opportunities:

• Livestock Extension Agents - UH CTAHR Extension: 
  1. Junior/Assistant Extension Agent (Livestock Maui County) (#84918)
  2. Junior/Assistant Extension Agent (Livestock) (#85408) 
  3. Junior Extension Agent (Livestock, Hawai'i County) (#85516T) 

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Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we're joined by Cherryle Heu and Ryan Longman, who are here to share an exciting development for Hawai'i's ranchers. They've launched the Hawaii Rangeland Information Portal, or H-RIP, a tool designed to enhance productivity and sustainability in the ranching industry. Tune in to discover how this tool can benefit you!

Resources: 

• Link for Hawaii Rangeland Information Portal
• Link for:  H-RIP tutorials 
• Email: [email protected]

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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will share some upcoming workshops, seminars and tools!

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Resources:

Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:

Hawaii:

• Leucaena Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/cm36dLYgy1ApqsYx7
• Sheep Management Survey: https://go.hawaii.edu/7gn
  • Email [email protected] for more information about this project.

Mid-West:

• Wildfire info:  https://cropwatch.unl.edu/tags/wildfire
• Quicken course info: https://cap.unl.edu/finance/new-virtual-quicken-course-farm-and-ranch-record-keeping-offered-nebraska-extension 

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