Entries by Rich Myers

FAMACHA in a Nutshell

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In this video, Dr. Jim Miller of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control explains the basis of FAMACHA, a technique for measuring small ruminants’ level of barber pole worms. He also demonstrates the technique and walks several workshop participants through the process of learning it. This video is produced by the National Center […]

Alternative Lamb Marketing

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Once your lamb is properly finished, the next step is to ensure that the carcass is properly processed and the wrapped cuts are presented in an appealing manner. Success at this stage will greatly impact how tender and attractive your finished product is to the consumer. Your butcher is a key component in the overall […]

Cover Cropping an Almond Orchard

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With support from the USDA, NCAT Agriculture Specialists Marisa Alcorta and Rex Dufour have helped Spanish-speaking farmers in California’s Central Valley experiment with cover crops to improve soil quality and provide habitat for beneficial insects and pollinators. This video documents Elias Cosio, an almond grower from near Modesto who has been collaborating with NCAT and […]