Livestock Wala'au

Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we talk story with University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Educator, Randy Saner.  He talks about many different aspects of small ruminant herd health!

Resources mentioned: UNL Goat Production Basics 

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Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some events going on in September, as well as our upcoming guest, Randy Saner, in our next episode! We also discuss ways you can donate to Agriculture relief on Maui. Check out the links below!

Check out our Feedback Fest survey!

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
• Husker Harvest Days: Click Here
• Herd That! Conference: 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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Aloha! In this episode, our very own Melelani Oshiro gives insight into some things to consider when working with small-scale livestock productions!

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Check out these resources mentioned!

• CTAHR Publications:
  • Range and Pasture Management
  • Animal Science (Livestock Management)
• UH CTAHR Livestock Extension
• Farm Service Agency (FSA) Hawaii & Pacific Basin State Office:
  • https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Hawaii/index
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Pacific Islands Area:
  • https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/pacific-islands-area

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Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some new CTAHR updates, reminders, and events going on in August! Check out the links below!

Check out our Feedback Fest survey!

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. 

Funding Opportunities:

• USDA's Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program (RTCP)
  • Click Here for info
  • Enrollment period: July 10th to September 8th
  • Deadline for supporting documentation: November 3rd, 2023
• Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
  • Click Here for info

Upcoming Events:

• Worker Protection Standard Webinar
  • Click Here for info
  • Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 3:00pm to 4:15pm ONLINE
• Hawaiʻi Women Farmers Network (WFN)
  • Registration Link Here

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Aloha! In this episode, we talk story with our very own Melelani Oshiro about the importance of good livestock production practices and tools you can use to monitor your pasture production and health!

If you have any questions, you can email Melelani Oshiro at [email protected]. 

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Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some great funding and job opportunities! Check out the links below!

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. 

Ag Budget Calculator (ABC) Q&A Session: 

• Click Here for more info if you are interested in learning more about the award-winning tool for producers

USDA Marketing Service Local Meat Capacity Grant (nationwide)

• Click Here for more info 
• Applications are due by July 19th

Finding Balance: Nebraska Women in Agriculture

• Click Here for more info 
• July 20th, 2023, Online 12:00PM CST

Job Opportunity with the University of Hawaiʻi: Two-Lined Spittlebug Research Assistants

• Two (2) Field Research Assistants
• Apply through the Student Employment Program (SECE)
• Job Number: 268408-A3

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Aloha! In this episode, we talk story with Shannon Wilson, a PhD candidate in Entomology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, working on a Two-lined Spittlebug project on the Big Island to evaluate forage susceptibility to TLSB impacts! Tune in to learn more up-to-date information!

Download the TLSB App from the app store!

For more information on the TLSB, contact Mark Thorne [email protected] or  Melelani Oshiro [email protected]. 

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Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some great funding opportunities with the Local Meat Capacity Grant Program and the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture Micro-Grant for Food Security Program! We also talk about some BQA opportunities and a few details about our upcoming guest speaker, Shannon Wilson and her Two-lined Spittlebug Forage Trials!

Hawaiʻi Beef Consumer Survey: 

• To gain a better understanding of 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. 

USDA Marketing Service Local Meat Capacity Grant (nationwide)

• Click Here for more info 
• Applications are due by July 19th

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture Micro-Grant Program for Small-Scale Agriculture

• Click Here for more info
• Applications are due by June 15, 2023 

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Opportunities (email Mele [email protected])

• Click Here for more info
  • Norfolk + McCook, Nebraska: June 13-15, 2023
  • Fort Collins, Colorado: Aug 18, 2023
  • Ontario, Oregon: Sept 15-16, 2023
  • Caldwell, Ohio: Sept 29-30, 2023

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Aloha and thank you for tuning in for another episode of Livestock Walaʻau! In this episode, we will be talking with Dr. David Ripplinger, bioengineer and bioproducts economics extension specialist, from North Dakota State University!
 Check out the YouTube version on our LEG YouTube Channel! 

Please also consider completing our feedback survey at the link below! 

• FEEDBACK SURVEY LINK

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Guest Contact Information & Resources

• Dr. David Ripplinger: [email protected]

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Aloha! In this mini-episode, we share some upcoming FSA Webinars this month! Listen in to hear about some opportunities to attend our CTAHR Small Ruminant Workshop on Kauai! Also, participate in our Beef Consumer survey!

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Episode Resources:  

• Workshops: Click Here for more information! 
  • Small Ruminant Workshop
    Register at:
    https://forms.gle/e7MuEBnxJMXRtL266
    When & Where: 
    • Kauai: May 4, 2023; 12:00PM - 4:00PM; KARC, 7370 Kuamoo Rd., Kapaʻa, HI 96746
    • Oahu: CLOSED
    • Hawaii Island - Kona: CLOSED
• Hawaiʻi Beef Consumer Survey: 
  • To gain a better understanding of 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. 
• USDA Marketing Service Local Meat Capacity Grant (nationwide)
  • Applications are due by July 19th at grants.gov
• FSA Program Updates
  • Center for Ag Profitability  Drought Webinar 
    • May 4, 2023 at 12:00pm central or 7:00am HST
  • Economics Behind the Meter on Farm Solar Electrics Systems
    • May 11, 2023 at 12:00pm central or 7:00am HST
  • Fire Up  Your Farm and Family Finances Webinar 
    • May 15, 2023 at 12:00pm central or 7:00am HST

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