Project Overview
Commodities
Practices
Proposal abstract:
During 2025 and 2026, the program assistant (PA) will help develop extension events under the sustainable agriculture umbrella. Most of these will be perfect for promoting SARE-related programs and projects with Extension Agents, Farmers, 4H Families, and Students.
Beef Cattle Activities: During Extension Producer Advisory Council Meetings: Coastal, Central, and North MS, the PA sets a SARE booth to have the opportunity to exchange information with Farmers from MS. During County Cattlemen's Association meetings, the PA explains the role of this position in SARE and provides demonstrations for farmers on sustainable practices such as Artificial Insemination, Beef Quality Assurance, Beef Bull sales, 4-H livestock judging contests, Mississippi Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting, MSU Calving School, Master Cattle Producers, and Online webinar series called Cattle Over Coffee.
4-H Livestock Activities: SARE booth at the State 4-H Horse Show in Jackson, MS for four days. DNA sample collection in the MS State Fair and Dixie National Junior Round-Up. Shares information at the Livestock Council and Steering Committee and MS State Fair and Dixie National Jr. Round-Up are big events for 4-H livestock.
Project objectives from proposal:
Same activities developed last year will be displayed as sustainable programs for the beef and 4H programs