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| Feedlot Roundtable Discussions in Bridgeport, Other Locations in February SCOTTSBLUFF – Beef feedlot managers, owners, employees and supporting industry personnel will learn the latest in feedlot health, nutrition, environment, and economics at the 2012 Beef Feedlot Roundtables Feb. 16 in Bridgeport, and earlier in the week at two other locations. In Bridgeport, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Roundtable will be offered at the Prairie Winds Community Center. Other dates are Feb. 14 at the Nielsen Community Center in West Point and Feb. 15 at the Holiday Inn Express in Lexington. University and industry representatives will speak on feedlot animal health, nutrition, and environment topics which include a producer panel on manure management, the environmental impact of cattle, and a research update. The Nebraska Beef Council will give an update on new beef products and sponsor lunch. Preregistration is available by phone, fax, e-mail or mail and requested by Feb. 9. Cost is $25 and will be accepted with a preregistration at the door. Cost for those who have not preregistered will be $40. For more information or a registration form contact Matt Luebbe at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Ave I, Scottsbluff NE 69361, phone (308) 632-1397, fax (308) 632-1365 or e-mail mluebbe2@unl.edu. The Beef Feedlot Roundtable is sponsored by UNL Extension in the University's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Registration is from 7:45-8:15 a.m. with introduction and welcome at 8:15 by local extension personnel. Agenda topics include: Morning – Feedlot economics and environment Afternoon: Feedlot health and nutrition The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office in Dawes County will host “Volunteers-The Backbone of 4-H” on Thursday, February 2, from 5:00-7:30pm at the 4-H Building located on the Dawes County Fairgrounds in Chadron. Extension Educator Cathy Johnston, who specializes in volunteer management, will be traveling from Lincoln to present this training. The training is open to anyone interested in learning more about volunteering with 4-H in Nebraska. The training will offer great information for new volunteers, seasoned volunteers and those who are only thinking about helping with 4-H. Topics will include: why we do what we do in 4-H, tips for new club leaders, legal and safety requirements for 4-H events and what it means to be on the 4-H Council. There will also be time for questions and sharing experiences. The training will include many hands-on activities for volunteers to take home and use right away with youth. Feb 7 - March 20, 2012 Creating Balance with Food and Fitness is a health and wellness program that is interactive, convenient, flexible, fresh, has lots of variety, is professional, and can be a little or a lot depending on what you want. It consists of a seven-week series of interactive sessions that focus on helping you: Creating Balance Brochure Dave Pratt is one of the most sought after speakers on sustainable agriculture and profitable ranching in the world today. Growing up in California, Dave worked on the family ranches. After receiving his degrees, he worked as a Range and Livestock Advisor with the Extension Service in California. Dave was instrumental in developing the Sustainable Ranching Research and Education Project and teaches at the Ranching for Profit School held around the United States and Canada. Don’t miss the chance to learn from this excellent speaker! Pratt will be in Nebraska for 4 day-long workshops. Pratt will discuss characteristics of highly profitable ranch businesses. He will also help participants increase their profits and sustainability through business, finances, and people management strategies. While businesses of all stages are welcome to attend at Valentine, Pratt will focus on ranchers starting up. All the same principles apply, but all start-up businesses, including ranches, face additional challenges that Dave will address in this workshop. Communication may also be needed as the next generation transitions onto the ranch. Consider this question: “Where will the next generation of management for your ranch come from?” Your ad might read something like: Wanted: Chief Executive Officer to manage millions in assets. Must make the business financially viable and ecologically stable without changing anything. Only family members need apply. Generations ago, it may have been enough to know how to grow grass and manage cows. Today it’s not. While we are more productive than ever before, today’s economic, financial and ecological problems have never been bigger. Want to know more about what Dave teaches? Visit Pratt’s website at www.ranchmanagement.com, to view articles or webinars. Dates and Locations (Times are Central): These business and people principles will relate to everyone, but focus will be toward ranchers starting out. Sponsored by UNL Extension, Sandhills Cattle Association, Lincoln County and Nebraska Cattlemen, Security First Bank of Thedford and Valentine, the Bank of Broken Bow, Nebraska State Bank, Farm Credit Services of America, First National Bank of North Platte, Equitable Bank of North Platte, and Wallace State Bank. Registration is $50 per person ($75/couple) for the daylong workshop. To pre-register for a meal count one week prior is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome that day. Contact Randy Saner at 308.532.2683 for North Platte, Bethany Johnston at 308.645.2267 or 1.800.657.2113 for Thedford, Troy Walz at 308.872.6831 for Broken Bow, and Jay Jenkins at 402.376.1850 or 1.800.657.2188 for Valentine. Meetings in early February at Gering and three other Nebraska sites will educate livestock producers about perceptions and perspectives of animal welfare in relation to consumers, retailers, and advocacy groups. It is valuable information for producers as the world population grows and safe and wholesome food production remains a top priority, organizers say. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will sponsor the educational programs to address these issues and also provide information on the most current industry issues. Dates and locations: Extension Board
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