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| LEARN ABOUT US |
| CUSTER County Extension Programs |
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| Person: |
Jim Hawkins |
| Program Thrust: |
Agriculture – Natural Resources and the Environment, 4-H/Youth Development |
| Major Programs: |
Livestock Grazing Management, Noxious Weed Control and Community and Resource Policies |
| Successes and Current Activities: |
Mr. Hawkins is an organizer and presenter at the Lost River Grazing Academy. Lost River Grazing Academy alumni in central Idaho double their grazing capacity through application of proper grazing techniques learned at these four-day management intensive grazing workshops. In Custer County, Mr. Hawkins has provided assistance to producers in determining the economic feasibility of intensive grazing versus haying of pasture, and as a result increased producer income. As weed superintendent Mr. Hawkins is responsible for a very successful control program in Custer County. Through his efforts various biological insectaries (100 plus sites) have been established to serve the citizens of Custer County. Mr. Hawkins is also recognized regionally for his expertise on natural resources policy issues and often provides insight and research on a variety of issues to assist county and federal decision-makers in establishing policies and in responding to agency policy recommendations. |
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