Livestock Wala'au

Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we have a conversation with Ruth Woiwode, an Assistant Professor for Animal Behavior and Well-Being at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We will be discussing low-stress animal handling, its relevance to livestock, and its significant economic impacts. Tune in to learn more about this topic!

Additional Resources: 

•  Ruth Woiwode: Click Here for contact details.

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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 seminars and job opportunities.

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Resources:

Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:

HI:
-Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation-Ag Day at the Capitol - February 8th from 11am-1pm
- Cattlemen at the Capitol FEbruary 29th
- Hawaii Range Camp will take place March 18-22, 2024 in Waimea!   Sign up deadline  February 23, 2024.   If anyone has any questions please feel free to reach out to Carolyn Auweloa at [email protected] or 808-990-9674.
- Free pesticide disposal day for commercial businesses, this includes farms that are coming up, with a maximum of 250#’s per business. Under amnesty, no questions asked.  This also includes Restricted Use Pesticides. The location will only be provided to registered participants. Only registered items will be accepted on the day of the event. All registration forms must be sent to EnviroServices & Training Center. Point-of-Contact: Kara Nakachi or Alex Krause, Telephone: 808-456-3494, Contact email:  [email protected], Facsimile: 808-839-4455 *DO NOT SEND REGISTRATION FORMS TO THE HDOA*
- Workshop - Seedless Leucaena Hybrids for Sustainable Silvopasture in Hawaiʻi: Friday, March 22, 2024, Time:4:30 - 6pm, Location: Palamanui West Hawaii Campus, 73-4225 Ane Keohokalole, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Contact Mele Oshiro at [email protected].
- The Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation is offering a college scholarship through the Hawaii Community Foundation and the application period is open now through February 29th.

NE and the West:
- 39th annual Women in Ag Conference Feb 22-23 in Kearney, NE.
- Farm Bill Program updates live in person throughout February in Nebraska see cap.unl.edu for dates and locations.
- Estate and transition planning in Imperial on Feb. 6 and McCook on Feb. 8
- Returning to the farm March 8-9 cost is $75 per person to register before March 1. 

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Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we "talk story" with our co-host, Shannon Sand about Break-Even Analysis. Shannon will be discussing what a break-even analysis is, how you can apply it to your operation, and also share some resources that can help you get started! Tune in to learn more! 


Additional Resources: 

• Shannon Sand  - email: [email protected]
• Using breakeven analysis for better decisions (Article) 
• Mobile Livestock Processing budget (YouTube) 

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Aloha & Happy New Year!  In this MINI episode, we will be sharing about some upcoming seminars, funding programs and job opportunities.

Resources:

Job Opportunities:

- Research Support Staff: CLICK HERE
- Climate Smart Specialist: CLICK HERE

Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:

NE and the West:
- December Series, Live throughout Nebraska  & free to participate in: "So you’ve inherited a farm, now what?" : Click Here

Funding Opportunities:
- Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)
- The Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation college scholarship

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Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we "talk story" with John Hewlett, an Extension Educator at the University of Wyoming (UW). John is with the UW Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics and has a wide range of experience related to Risk Management in agriculture. Tune in to learn more about these programs! 

Additional Resources: 

•  John P. Hewlett  - email: [email protected]
• Ag Help Wanted
• Negotiation in Agriculture
•  RightRisk

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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will be sharing about some upcoming seminars and job opportunities.

Resources:

Job Opportunities:

- Research Support Staff: CLICK HERE

Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:

NE and the West:
- Dec. 8-9: Grand Island Returning to the farm workshop for families: Click Here

- Dec. 5th & 12th: Tax Strategies for Midwestern Farm and Ranch Women (Webinar Series): Click Here

- December Series, Live throughout Nebraska  & free to participate in: "So you’ve inherited a farm, now what?" : Click Here

- Corporate Transparency Act of 2021:  "What do I Need to Know." Webinar: Click Here

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Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we talk story with Dr. Travis Idol about a Seedless Leucaena hybrids for sustainable silvopasture
systems project that he is leading. He is an Associate Professor of Tropical Forestry and Agroforestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. 

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Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will be talking with Kristin Kiriu, John Boyes, and Jennifer Balderas about some of the programs offered by the FSA

Additional Resources:

• FSA Website: Click Here
• Farmers.gov Website: Click Here

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Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we talk story with Dirk Charlson who is an Extension educator in the area of Digital Agriculture and Yiji Xiong who is a Precision Livestock Extension Specialist! Both are from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and have expertise in different areas of agriculture and technology!

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Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some updates and events going on in October, as well as our upcoming guest Dirk Charlson, in our next episode! Check out the links below!

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Hawaiʻi Beef Consumer Survey: 

• To better understand consumers' behavior when purchasing local beef, our team has created a short survey. You can access the survey by going to https://go.hawaii.edu/Xyk. All collected information is confidential and anonymous. 
  • If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Melelani Oshiro at [email protected] or (808) 322-0165. 

Maui Producer Impact & Support Survey: Click Here

Hawaiʻi Cattlemen's Council - Fire Damage Reports: Click Here

Donate for Agriculture Relief on Maui 

• You can donate funds through HRSF or through this link
• To donate animals for beef donation, contact Nicole Galase at [email protected].

Other links:

• HCC 2023 Convention & Annual Meeting: Click Here
• Ag Smart Money Week: Click Here
• CAP Updates: Click Here
• Western SARE Farmer/Rancher Grant: Click Here
• USDA-FSA-Hawaii & Pacific Basin State Office: Click Here
• Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Updates: Click Here

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