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Matthew “Matt” Wagner, President 4200 Smith School Rd Austin, TX 78744-3218 H: (512) 292-8285 W: (512) 389-4778 F: (512) 389-4593 E: matt.wagner@tpwd.state.tx.us Ken Cearley, First Vice President Texas Agrilife Reseach & Ext 6500 Amarillo Blvd W Amarillo, TX 89106 H: (806) 558-2472 C: (806) 670-6070 F: (806) 558-2202 E: kcearley@ag.tamu.edu Jeff Goodwin, Second Vice President 1511 Wordsworth Dr. Cleburne, TX 76033 H: (254) 977-2663 E: jeff.goodwin@yahoo.com William “Bill” Pinchak, Past President 3515 Beaver St Vernon, TX 76384-6555 H: (940) 553-3880 W: (940) 552-9941 x242 F: (940) 553-4567E: w-pinchak@tamu.edu Natalie G. Wolff, Secretary Administrative Handbook, Website 107 Wyoming BlvdPleasanton, TX 78064-4401 C: (210) 288-6898 F: (830) 569-6140 E: tssrm_secretary@yahoo.com Robert Moen, Treasurer PO Box 43 Sonora, TX 76950-0043 H: (325) 387-2942 W: (325) 387-3168 F: (325) 387-5045 E : rmoen@sonoratx.net Tyson Hart, Newsletter Editor 4613 NW Stallings Dr Nacogdoches, TX 75961 W: (936) 462-8185 H: (979) 571-5885 E: Tyson.Hart@tx.usda.gov Diaz W. Murray, Director 2009-2011 F Bar Springs Ranch, LLC 2510 Beefeater Drive Wichita Falls, TX 76308 W: (940) 696-2815 C: (940) 967-7079 E: diazmurraytx@msn.com Kent Ferguson, Director 2009-2011 PO Box 478 Valley Mills, TX 76689-0478 W: (254) 742-9886E: kdferguson2331@yahoo.com Linda Campbell, Director 2010-2012 6204 Salcon Cliff DriveAustin, TX 78749 W: (512) 389-4395 C: (512) 426-0127 E: linda.campbell@tpwd.state.tx.us Tony Dean, Director 2010-2012 226 Oak Ridge St Jacksboro, TX 76458 W: (940) 538-4681 H: (940) 567-5396 C: (940) 567-1528 E: tony.dean@tx.usda.gov Bill Fox, Director 2011-2013 Blackland Research & Ext 720 E. Blackland Rd Temple, TX 76502 C: (979)777-3730 W: (254) 774-6034 E: w-fox@tamu.edu Dr. Alfonso “Pancho” Ortega, Director 2011-2013 292 N. CR 1070 Kingsville, TX 78363 W: (361) 593-5001 H: (361) 595-4093 C: (361) 522-0084 E: poncho.ortega@tamuk.edu Lee A. Knox, Archivist 361 Foothill Rd Abilene, TX 79602 H: (325) 692-1026 E: leeaknox@yahoo.com
Jan—Feb 2011 Grass Roots 2
Letter from the Editor:
My short biography: I grew up in Allen, just north of Dallas. I received an
undergraduate degree in wildlife ecology and a master’s degree in wet-
land hydrology. I began work as a soil conservationist for the NRCS in Lub-
bock, moved to Henrietta as a range management specialist, and now
work with the soil survey staff in Nacogdoches as an ecological site de-
scriptor. Somewhere in the middle I got hitched and had a couple of kids.
It is easy to label and stereotype and I have been victim to both. When
meeting with many landowners my short biography comes to light and my
first strike is growing up in the city. I might as well be from New York City.
Getting a degree from Texas A&M classifies me as an Aggie. STRIKE
TWO!!! Especially, when I was stationed in Lubbock. To avoid striking
out, I have found listening and learning is the best answer. It’s amazing
what plant identification and knowing farm implements can do towards
the formation of a new relationship.
My knowledge of rangelands is still growing and I will never pretend to
know everything. Once a you quit learning, it is easy to dismiss a person
and/or idea. With age and location, my perceptions are constantly evolv-
ing and changing. To keep the newsletter a success I need your inputs
and opinions. Please keep sending in articles for me to publish. I am look-
ing forward to serving the Texas Range community. Thanks to you and
Jeff Goodwin for providing me with this opportunity.
— Tyson Hart
Ranching for Profit School
May 1-7, 2011
Abilene, TX
HMI Consulting Day with
Ian Mitchell-Innes
May 2, 2011
Brady, TX
Youth Range Workshop
June 19-24, 2011
Junction, Texas
Texas Brigade Camps
Throughout Summer
Throughout Texas
2011 Annual Meeting
October
San Angelo, Texas
2012 Annual Meeting
October
Fredericksburg, Texas
- Upcoming Events -
Jan—Feb 2011 Grass Roots 2
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JAN—FEB 2011 Grass Roots 2
- Book Review -
Texas is blessed with wonderfully colorful authors. With advice and suggestions from friends, family
and co-workers, I have read some unforgettable stories. I would like to start a reoccurring section in
the newsletter for books and stories similar in nature to Mr. Kelton’s masterpiece. I would like to
start the book review with my favorite story about Texas ranching. All of you know at least one real-
life character in the book. Please send your favorites with a write-up of your interest in the book
and what it means to you.
Biography from Kelton’s website:
Kelton is a native of Crane, Texas. He grew up on the McElroy
Ranch, with which his father, the late R. W. "Buck' Kelton,
was associated for 36 years. After graduation from Crane
High School he attended the University of Texas at Austin in
1942-44 and 1946-48, earning a B.A. degree in journalism. He
spent 15 years as farm and ranch writer-editor for the San
Angelo Standard-Times, five years as editor of Sheep and
Goat Raiser Magazine and 22 years as associate editor of
Livestock Weekly, from which he retired in 1990. He served
two years in the U. S. Army, 1944-46, including combat infan-
try service in Europe. He and his wife Ann, a native of Austria,
have been married over 50 years. They have two grown sons,
a daughter, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Synopsis from Amazon.com about The Time It Never
Rained:
To the ranchers and farmers of 1950s Texas, man's biggest
enemy is one he can't control. With their entire livelihood
pegged on the chance of a wet year or a dry year, drought
has the ability to crush their whole enterprise, to deter-
mine who stands and who falls, and to take food out of the
mouths of the workers and their families. To Charlie Flagg,
an honest, decent, and cantankerous rancher, the drought
of the early 1950s is a foe that he must fight on his own
grounds. Refusing the questionable "help" of federal aid
programs, Charlie and his family struggle to make the ranch
survive until the time it rains again-if it ever rains again!
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Call for Papers
In order to make the newsletter a success I need your input!
Please send articles, photos, book reviews, recipes…you know the drill.
JAN—FEB 2011 Grass Roots 2
2011 TSSRM GrassRoots Newsletter
Article Submission Deadlines
Article Approx.
Edition Deadline Publish Date
January- February 15-Jan 1-Feb
March- April 15-Mar 1-Apr
May- June 15-May 1-Jun
July- August 15-Jul 1-Aug
September- October 10-Oct 15-Oct*
November- December 15-Nov 1-Dec
* indicates post annual meeting edition
Please email Articles to:
Tyson Hart TSSRM Newsletter Editor
Tyson.Hart@tx.usda.gov
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Texas Brigades summer camp registration begins
SAN ANGELO – Youth are taught leadership skills and natural resources conservation at the camps,
each of which are limited to 20-30 students from ages 13 through 17, said Dr. Dale Rollins, Texas
AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist at San Angelo and the concept’s originator.
“The camps are designed to develop life skills such as critical thinking and team-building through fun
and interesting activities that focus on a particular game species,” Rollins said.
"As I reflect on my career, the dividends I've witnessed from the Brigades camps are not only profes-
sionally rewarding, but they also stoke my fires daily to push for conservation education,” he said.
“And I believe those same sentiments apply to each and every one of the 100 or so volunteers who
assist with the various camps.
"A lot of high school students aspire to find a career in wildlife management, but the field has always
been highly competitive. Participation in the Brigade camps offers them a chance to get not only a
taste for such careers, but also to develop a network of contacts who can help them achieve their
career goals. The Brigades network is one big family."
Camp dates and locations:
– 12th Battalion South Texas Buckskin Brigade – Carrizo Springs, June 5-9
– 19th Battalion Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade – Coleman, June 18-22
– 14th Battalion South Texas Bobwhite Brigade – Campbellton, June 26-30
– 6th Battalion Bass Brigade - Santa Anna, July 11-15
– 10th Battalion North Texas Buckskin Brigade – Albany, July 17-21
“Parents love the program”, said Helen Holdsworth, San Antonio-based Texas Brigades Executive
Director. “They appreciate the level of education offered by the wildlife and natural resource profes-
sionals, as well as the challenges presented to the participants. We offer a high quality, unique ex-
perience for the students,” she added.
We receive many positive reports back from parents and one father wrote, "But in my opinion all
that pales in comparison to what you have done for kids like Sam through the Brigades program. For
two summers, now, I have seen how these kids become very passionate about wildlife and conserva-
tion. And I have seen firsthand how my own son has grown as a person as well, thanks to y’all.”
Participants are just as enthused. Charlie Neuendorff of Fayetteville wrote, “The camp was life
changing; it was the best experience of my life. I made wonderful friends and I am excited to hope-
fully see them next year when we all return as Assistant Covey Leaders.”
The camps are a partnership effort of the Texas Wildlife Association, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, several universities, conservation groups, local soil and water conservation
districts, private businesses and individuals with an interest in wildlife and youth leadership development. Tuition is $400 per cadet
per camp, but sponsors are available to provide financial aid when needed, Rollins said.
“We’re also always looking for highly motivated adults from 20 to 60 years of age who are willing to serve as ‘covey’, ‘school‘ or
‘herd’ leaders,” Rollins said. “They’ll get a one-of-a-kind intensive workshop in the game species they choose. But even better,
they’ll get a full helping of appreciation and optimism about today’s youth and what a powerful impact they can have on conserva-
tion.”
Applications may be completed online or downloaded at http://www.texasbrigades.org . The deadline is April 1, 2011. For more
information, contact Holdsworth at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org or Kassi Scheffer at kscheffer@texas-wildlife.org or you may
call 800-TEX-WILD or 210-826-2904.
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2011 YOUTH RANGE WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT
PURPOSE: To recognize outstanding youth, develop leadership, rub shoulders with professionals and provide a stimulating but in-depth educational experience and training for youth interested in practical range, ranch, and natural resource management.
DATE AND June 19 - June 24, 2011
LOCATION: Texas Tech University Campus – Junction, Texas
SELECTION OF: Applications will be accepted until 40 participants are selected. Youth 14-17
years of age and who have completed the 8th grade are usually best able to benefit most from the workshop. It is helpful to County programs if participants have a year of high school left following the Workshop as youth who participated can serve as leaders for training other youth.
No alternate delegate is needed. If you find that after acceptance and notification, your youth participant is unable to attend please notify us by phone or in writing and we will contact the next randomly selected application.
Records of work projects or interest in range or natural resource management should be used to select an applicant.
All nominations should be registered and active 4-H or FFA members and
willing to fully participate in all activities of the Workshop.
Nominees may be of any race, color, religion or national origin.
ENROLLMENT: Until 40 applications have been accepted. Application must be submitted and signed by the County Extension Agent or Agricultural Science Teacher. Youth selected and their leaders will be notified as soon as possible following their selection. Nominee and sponsors will be notified by mail.
COST: Expenses for meals, lodging and supplies for the week-long Workshop will
be $280 per participant. This does not include transportation to or from Junction, Texas. This fee must be raised locally (e.g. bank, Chamber of Commerce, service club, soil and water conservation district, etc., having funds for such educational purposes). Checks for $280 must be submitted
after notification of acceptance, payable to TSSRM Youth Activities. Do not send a check until you receive notice of applicant’s acceptance. Refunds will be possible minus administrative fees after camp is completed.
SEND Youth Range Workshop - Co-coordinators, Hoyt Seidensticker and
APPLICATION Dr. Barron S. Rector, 1822 FM 473, Boerne, Texas 78006
TO: phone no. (210) 414-6603, fax (830) 336-4697
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APPLICATION FOR 2011 YOUTH RANGE WORKSHOP
DUE BY: Until 40 applicants have been receivedOn the basis of records, interest, and outstanding range work.
Full Name Preferred Name _______________________________
Male Female Date of Birth _______________________________________________
Address Email Address _____________________________
City ______ Zip Home Phone ________________________________
has been nominated to attend the 2010 Youth Range Workshop representing
4-H Club/FFA Chapter in CountyPlease circle one of the above
APPLICANT’S T-SHIRT SIZE (circle one adult size): S M L XL XXL
It is understood that if this application is accepted and following notification, a check for $280 must be submitted by
May 28, 2011 to cover the applicant's meals and lodging expenses. Transportation cost to the Workshop site and return home will be borne by the local sponsoring group, nominator or participant.
____________________________________________County Extension Agent/Ag Science Teacher
(Please print or type)Please supply us with the nameand address of the Applicant's Local Sponsor/Organization. ____________________________________________
County Extension Agent/Ag Science Teacher (Signature)
Sponsor (Group/Organization)
_____________________________________________c/o Name of Responsible Person Address
____________________________________________Address City Zip
____________________________________________
City Zip County
Email Address: Email Address: ________________________________
Phone: Phone: _______________________________________Office Home Office Home
Mail applications to Youth Range Workshop, co-coordinators Hoyt Seidensticker and Dr. Barron S. Rector, 1822
FM 473, Boerne, Texas 78006. Applications will be accepted until 40 applicants have been selected.
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Rangeland - it covers 59% of the state of Texas.
Management needs of rangelands are as diverse as the state - and require innovative approaches for good management. Each part of the state is unique and no two management approaches will achieve the same results, even on adjacent properties.
Users of rangelands are also varied. Most people think only of beef cattle, but wildlife, and humans are also users. Remember, rangelands are a type of land - not a land use.
This Workshop is structured to provide critical knowledge in the areas of:
Stewardship
Rangeland Ecology
Plant Species and Growth
Plant-Soil-Water Relationships
Primary and Secondary Succession
Watershed Management
Range livestock and wildlife needs
Tools of range and natural resources management and restoration
Landowner Goals & Objectives
Impacts of Management Decisions
New Technology
Rangeland Monitoring (including photopoint establishment and monitoring using yearly and seasonal photographs, and fecal sampling).
This workshop has many hands on activities: plant id and collecting, plant species composition, total ranch planning, stocking rate evaluation, etc. Special sessions are held on water and total resource management.The dynamic curriculum is constantly changed as increasing importance is placed on thelandowner's ability to make sound environmental, social and economic decisions.
Sponsors are often sought out by the students attending. Consult with your 4-H club/FFA Chapter leader for ideas. One can also contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District for potential leads.
Youth should be at least 14 years of age and have finished eighth grade but not have finished high school.
Applications are accepted by mail and can be completed by tearing off the form at right and completing both sides or printed from the following web site:
Applications/information, see the web at: www.rangelands.org/texas/youtheducation.htm
Application for
Youth Range Workshop
June 19-24, 2011
Full Name
Preferred Name
Male Female Date of Birth
Address
City State Zip
Home Phone
Email Address
has been nominated to attend the 2010 Youth Range Workshop representing
4-H Club/FFA Chapter
in County.
Applicant's T-shirt size (circle one):
S M L XL XXL
Mail Completed Application form to:TSSRM Youth Range Workshop%Mr. Hoyt Seidensticker and Barron S.Rector, Workshop Co-Coordinators1822 FM 473Boerne, Texas 78006
Applications are accepted year-round and 40 participants will be selected for each workshop.
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It is understood that if this application is accepted, a
check for $280 must be submitted by May 28,
2011 to cover the applicant's meals and lodging
expenses, made payable to TSSRM Youth Activities.
Transportation cost to the workshop site and return
home will be the responsibility of the local
sponsoring group, nominator or participant.
Sponsor (Group/Organization)
C/o Name of Responsible Person
Address
City State Zip
Email
Phone
County Extension Agent/Ag Science Teacher(Please print or type)
County Extension Agent/Ag Science Teacher(Signature)
Address
City State Zip
Email
Phone
Extending the knowledge learned and gained to others is one of the highest goals of this program.
Participants are exposed to actual land management practices and decisions through field trips to ranches, and a wildlife management area.
These field trips bring out facts on goals of landownership and the responses of vegetation to practices conducted for livestock, wildlife, recreation and range restoration. All examples will be real-life applications.
It is not all work! Fun activities are also planned.
June 19-24, 2011 marks the 57th Consecutive AnnualYouth Range Workshop.
57th Annual
Youth Range
Workshop
Training tomorrow's
leaders today in range
and natural resource
management, and the
stewardship of
natural resources
June 19-24, 2011
held at:Texas Tech University
Junction Campus
Sponsored by:
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