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Research Project: Science and Technologies for the Sustainable Management of Western Rangeland Systems

Location: Range Management Research

Title: Facilitating knowledge exchange around strategies for sustainability

Author
item ANEY, SKYE - New Mexico State University
item Elias, Emile
item BURNETT, REANNA - New Mexico State University
item GIFFORD, CRAIG - New Mexico State University
item DUFF, GLENN - New Mexico State University
item AUVERMANN, BRENT - Texas A&M University
item STEINER, JEAN - Kansas State University

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Proceedings
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/1/2021
Publication Date: 12/9/2021
Citation: Aney, S., Elias, E.H., Burnett, R., Gifford, C., Duff, G., Auvermann, B., Steiner, J. 2021. Facilitating knowledge exchange around strategies for sustainability. Meeting Abstract. 3-6.

Interpretive Summary: Over the course of the past year, the Sustainable Southwest Beef Project’s extension team has undertaken a number of activities to facilitate knowledge exchange around strategies which may enhance cattle production in the southwest under future conditions. Here we present highlights from these efforts. Activities focused on knowledge exchange around three novel strategies, which are still under research: Raramuri Criollo heritage cattle, alternate supply chain pathways, and precision technology. Activities included publishing a case study highlighting Raramuri Criollo cattle use, creating a web-based map of grass-fed beef producers, administering a survey of grass-fed beef operations, building a decison-support toolshed, convening webinars, and publishing podcast epsiodes.These products can help Southwestern US. cattle producers evaluate whether or not a strategy is right for their operation. Additionally, the materials can help inform consumers who are concerned about the production and sustainability of the beef they eat.

Technical Abstract: Over the course of the past year, the Sustainable Southwest Beef Project’s extension team has undertaken a number of activities to facilitate knowledge exchange around strategies which may enhance cattle production in the southwest under future conditions. Here we present highlights from these efforts. Activities focused on knowledge exchange around around three novel strategies, which are still under research: Raramuri Criollo heritage cattle, alternate supply chain pathways, and precision technology. Activities included publishing a case study highlighting Raramuri Criollo cattle use, creating a web-based map of grass-fed beef producers, administering a survey of grass-fed beef operations, building a decison-support toolshed, convening webinars, and publishing podcast epsiodes.These products can help Southwestern US. cattle producers evaluate whether or not a strategy is right for their operation. Additionally, the materials can help inform consumers who are concerned about the production and sustainability of the beef they eat.