CARM: Rancher Data by Josie Smith https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr Using the data on the right, determine if your objectives are being met. If the objective is not being met, use the information provided to propose a management strategy. en-us 2021-04-28 20:29:16 UTC 2025-12-23 22:27:52 UTC hello@padlet.com GOALS AND OBJECTIVES josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057857554 2022-02-21 01:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057857554 Cattle Weight Gain josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057858329 If data does not meet the objective, read the following.

Information only your group knows:
The best way to increase cattle weight is to increase the lot size and extend the length of time that you allow the cattle to graze.

]]> 2022-02-21 01:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057858329 McCown's Longspur Population Density: Predicted number of birds per hectare josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057861691 •Yearly
2014: 2.1
2015: 1.3
2016: 0.4
2017: 0.6
2018: 0.4

If data does not meet the objective, read the following.

Information only your group knows:
The only McCown's Longspur nests you've seen are at the Hilltank, Crossroads, and South pastures. These sites may be of interest for conservation.
 
]]> 2022-02-21 01:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057861691 Western Meadowlark Population Density: Predicted number of birds per hectare josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057862445 •Yearly
2014: 8
2015: 7
2016: 8
2017: 9
2018: 8

If data does not meet the objective, read the following.

Information only your group knows:
You've seen Western Meadowlarks use a wide range of vegetation heights and densities, although they avoid extremely sparse or tall cover.
]]> 2022-02-21 01:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057862445 Horned Lark Population Density: Predicted number of birds per hectare josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057863017 •Yearly
2014: 13
2015: 12
2016: 15
2017: 15
2018: 16

If data does not meet the objective, read the following.

Information only your group knows: 
Your fellow ranching friends informed you that they saw more horned larks after pulse grazing (high intensity and short duration graze by cattle).
]]> 2022-02-21 01:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057863017 Map josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057867074 2022-02-21 01:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057867074 RANCHERS: GROUP 1 josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057965905 4th generation cattle ranching family
  • Historically distrustful of researchers based on feeling a lack of representation
  • Passionate connection to stewardship through cattle ranching
  • All generations have stayed within the community and feel ranching, in spite of challenges, is living a meaningful life
  • Concerned for the future of US ranching such as importing of beef from abroad
]]> 2022-02-21 03:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057965905 RANCHERS: GROUP 2 josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057967361 3rd generation ranching family
  • CSU Forest and Rangeland Stewardship graduates
  • Within 2nd and 3rd generation, all but one child has left the ranching community to pursue livelihood elsewhere
  • Passionate connection to stewardship through cattle ranching
  • Experience with CSU Extension has created trust of researcher collaboration over time
  • Concern of "brain drain" within family where most leave community taking education elsewhere
]]> 2022-02-21 03:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057967361 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (write on the white board) josieplantemoji https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057987631 1) WHICH OBJECTIVE(S) ISN'T MET?

2) HOW CAN YOU REDEFINE THE OBJECTIVE(S)?

3) WHAT IS YOUR PROPOSED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY TO MEET THE NEW OBJECTIVE(S) BASED ON THE KNOWLEDGE PROVIDED?

ADDITIONAL NOTES:]]> 2022-02-21 03:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/josieplantemoji/lvd960kpvhlzmzlr/wish/2057987631