Toolbox

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.

Submit your app by October 5, 2012 and we'll highlight some of the submissions on the USDA Drought web pages.

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

Technical Resources

Human Resources

Slow It

Spread ItSink It

www.drought.unl.edu/ranchplan

Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch:

A Planning Guide for

Great Plains Ranchers

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

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)

Human Resources

Family members‘ interests/abilities

Hired labor resources

Involve family in developing vision/goals, utilize talents, and determine labor needs.

Neighbors and friends

What are your Goals?

• Tools have to meet goals and associated values

• Is “Do nothing” an option?

• Don’t reinvent the wheel