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2007 Feedlot Tour
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On October 23, 2007 the
District hosted a feedlot tour for South Big Horn Conservation District
citizens, local legislators, and NRCS personnel. Twenty-six
participants were able to see first-hand some of the work local feedlot
owners have completed to bring their facilities into EPA compliance.
All three feedlots were funded with private dollars, 319 cost share
monies, and NRCS EQIP or AMA dollars.
Coble
Brothers, west of Burlington was the first feedlot on the tour.
That facility was nearly completed and ready for use--attendees were
able to see the new open shed that was constructed, the water system
installed, and pens constructed from pipe panels. The next stop was the
Rocking J R feedlot which is located near the Coble Brothers facility.
Participants were able to see this feedlot relocation project in the
very beginning stages. The main focus at this facility was being
able to view a unique type of watering system (see pictures below).
The afternoon portion of the tour featured the recently relocated
Russell Farms feedlot. This feedlot also showcased a watering
system and pens that have been constructed with guard rail.
Coble Facilities
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Sorry for the inconvenience--the small pictures won't seem to publish
(Note from volunteer maintenance crew!!)
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Dallen Smith, Wyoming Cooperative Extension, and Senator Gerry Geis, Worland |
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Representative Lorraine Quarberg, Thermopolis, and former Big Horn County Commissioner, Don Russell |
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Monte Bush, NRCS District Conservationist, and Mike Coble discussing the feedlot rehab work with the group |
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Participants discussing watering system |
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Panels used to build pens |
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Howard Gernant and Alfred Anderson |
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Rocking JR
Feedlot
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Rocking J manager explaining unique watering system |
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Dave Preator, NRCS; Janet Hallsted, Conservation District Manager; and Courtney Thomas, NRCS |
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Getting a better look at the watering system |
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Close-up of watering system |
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Russell Farms
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Feedlot facility is constructed from guard rail |
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Discussion about Russell water tanks |
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Senator Ray Peterson, Cowley, listening to discussion |
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Don Russell, owner, and Monte Bush, NRCS District Conservationist |
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Representative Lorraine Quarberg, Thermopolis, and Kay Neves, Emblem |
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Dallen Smith, Wyoming Cooperative Extension, and Senator Ray Peterson, Cowley |
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Guests at Russell feedlot tour |
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