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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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Jeff Goodwin, Second Vice President 1511 Wordsworth Dr. Cleburne, TX 76033 H: (254) 977-2663 E: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Natalie G. Wolff, Secretary Administrative Handbook, Website 107 Wyoming BlvdPleasanton, TX 78064-4401 C: (210) 288-6898 F: (830) 569-6140 E: [email protected] Robert Moen, Treasurer PO Box 43 Sonora, TX 76950-0043 H: (325) 387-2942 W: (325) 387-3168 F: (325) 387-5045 E : [email protected] Tyson Hart, Newsletter Editor 4613 NW Stallings Dr Nacogdoches, TX 75961 W: (936) 462-8185 H: (979) 571-5885 E: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Kent Ferguson, Director 2009-2011 PO Box 478 Valley Mills, TX 76689-0478 W: (254) 742-9886E: [email protected] Linda Campbell, Director 2010-2012 6204 Salcon Cliff DriveAustin, TX 78749 W: (512) 389-4395 C: (512) 426-0127 E: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Bill Fox, Director 2011-2013 Blackland Research & Ext 720 E. Blackland Rd Temple, TX 76502 C: (979)777-3730 W: (254) 774-6034 E: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Lee A. Knox, Archivist 361 Foothill Rd Abilene, TX 79602 H: (325) 692-1026 E: [email protected]

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

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!

Jan—Feb 2011 Grass Roots 3 Jan—Feb 2011 Grass Roots 3

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

[email protected]

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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 [email protected] or Kassi Scheffer at [email protected] 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.

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.

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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