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University of Wyoming -
Cooperative Extension Service
Sustainable Management of Rangeland
Resources Initiative
The Sustainable Management of Rangeland Resources (SMRR) Initiative Team has assembled this website as part of their effort at providing targeted, in-depth educational programming and information in Rangeland Resources. The team’s focus is outlined in the Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service’s Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan outlines five initiative areas which shall be the focus of the Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service.Here is what we are about!
The SMRR Team's efforts currently are divided into several "Issue Teams" which have the following projects underway.
Range
Management SchoolsA partnership established with Wyoming Section of the Society for Range Management ha
s brought this series of schools (101, 301, and 501) to various Wyoming locations. Click to visit the page listing the current schedule and to download registration information. The Range School PageNew to the Land
An effort to consolidate educational efforts directed at small acreage owners - or "new to the land" people. Please visit the
Barnyards and Backyards site for wonderful information developed specifically for inhabitants of smaller acreages.Range Livestock Systemics
An effort with our Sustainable Agriculture Systems colleagues to provide wide perspective looks at current agriculture issues with regard to how operators might respond and how their total operations might be impacted.
Rangeland Science and Ecology for every 4-H Project
Another collaboration with extension colleagues in 4-H/Youth work to provide lessons and activities 4-H leaders can use in their 4-H project meetings to increase member understanding of the science and ecology touching their project.
Drought
A series of video clips, which are 60 second snippets on natural resource topics. They have been aired on statewide television and are destined for DVD where they can be employed as discussion leaders for a variety of educational program situations.
Wyoming Natural Resources - Radio
A series of audio clips destined for distribution to Wyoming Radio Stations. This effort is a build on the TV spot concept.
WyoRange Facts
A series of fact sheets providing information on topics important to Wyoming land management.
Please feel free to contact any of the SMRR Team members or your area extension educators to suggest or request programs of the SMRR Initiative Team.
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