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Toolbox. USDA is calling on mobile app developers to participate in the Drought Code Sprint . Apps will use available government information to help farmers, ranchers, and others to gain quick and reliable "one-click" access to information on drought conditions and Federal drought relief. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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USDA is calling on mobile app developers to participate in the Drought Code Sprint.
Apps will use available government information to help farmers, ranchers, and others to gain quick and reliable "one-click" access to information on drought conditions and Federal drought relief.
Submit your app by October 5, 2012 and we'll highlight some of the submissions on the USDA Drought web pages.
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Use Existing Resources
Technical AssistanceGovernmental
EPANMEDFish and Wildlife ServiceSoil and Water
Conservation Districts
Non-Governmental Non-profits (such as
Quivira) Professional ConsultantsWatershed Alliances
(such as Hermit’s Peak)Universities and
Research Institutes
Human Relationships
Family & FriendsNeighborsExisting NetworksBusiness
RelationshipsPolitical RelationshipsCommunity
Institutions
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Technical Resources
Human Resources
Slow It
Spread ItSink It
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www.drought.unl.edu/ranchplan
Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch:
A Planning Guide for
Great Plains Ranchers
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Herd
Number & class of livestock AUs throughout the year Feed needs Current stocking rate
Develop appropriate grazing system. Plan for feed needs during drought.
See: Doing the Math: Calculating a Sustainable Stocking Rate (http://hdl.handle.net/10365/16832
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Water Wells/pipelines Capacity Water quality
Understand water capacity, and plan for water development, if needed, to support grazing system and with-stand drought.
See: Water Resource Inventory & Monitoring (http://drought.unl.edu/ranchplan/Inventory Monitor/WaterResources.aspx)
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Human Resources
Family members‘ interests/abilities
Hired labor resources
Involve family in developing vision/goals, utilize talents, and determine labor needs.
Neighbors and friends
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What are your Goals?
• Tools have to meet goals and associated values
• Is “Do nothing” an option?
• Don’t reinvent the wheel