Minutes of Meeting

June 2, 2009

Santa Rosa Middle School

Meeting called to order by Max Tenorio.

Treasurer reported a balance of $834.00 in the checking account.

Meeting started out with an open forum.

· Kenneth McKenzie shared information on source and age verification. He stated it would make it easier to sell calves in the fall. He shared information on the program he is using. Discussion followed. Gino Lujan suggested contacting the NMSU Vet, Dr. Wenzel for a presentation on this type of program.

What you need: (general information provided by Ytenorio internet source,www. drovers.com)

The records needed for source and age verification are probably ones you already have:

• Calving season: Dates of first and last calves born in a calving book, on a calendar or other production record. If you keep individual calving records, it makes the process even easier.
• Groups of cattle: For multiple calving seasons, be able to distinctly identify animals between the various age groups if you want to market them separately.
• Calf identification: Whether it’s brands, eartags or a combination of identifiers, have a system in place that can be communicated to a third-party auditor. Many umbrella programs can give you recommendations on the best program to fit your situation.
• Purchased calves: Be able to accurately segregate any calves that were purchased and not born on the ranch. 

Open forum cont.

· Gino Lujan suggested that GCLPO contact Robbie Larranaga with US Fish and Wildlife in Las Vegas, New Mexico to address the Wolf Recovery Program. Bill Ortiz reported he had lost a calf to a lion in his Newkirk ranch.

Unfinished Business:

Treasurer’s report.

Joan, Jerry and Gino volunteered to do a treasurer’s audit for GCLPO. Yolanda will contact them to get it done in July 2009.

Website:

Bill Ortiz demonstrated how easy it is to navigate on the GCLPO website. Joan has added useful information and resources for all to use.

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Pintada Watershed

Max Tenorio reported on behalf of Don Thompson. He stated that EQUIP can assist

landowners. The important thing is to create awareness. Encouraging ranchers to clean out brush and juniper is very important. Gino stated that it is possible to acquire additional funds through the programs that are available. The Pintanda Watershed Field Day is scheduled for July 25, 2009, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. at the Thompson Ranch in Pintada. PWCC membership dues are $20.00.

New Business

Hay Prices

Max reported that Caldon Farms from Colorado would sell hay for $130.00/ton delivered. Each load is approx. 20 tons. Manuel Lopez from Tucumcari is selling for $100/ton (no delivery)

NAP Insurance

Bill Ortiz reported that Guadalupe County qualified for 6% loss for 2008. He stated that the FSA committee appealed and reflected a 60% loss. Information was sent to the NRCS, BLM and State Land Office. He emphasized that landowners can help themselves by sending in rainfall data to the NRCS office. Bill provided a copy of the data he has compiled for his ranch. NRCS office provide rain gauges, the only requirement is to send them your “rainfall records”.

Calf Sales for 2009

Max will contact Mike Wolf-Canutillo Mgt. Kenneth McKenzie suggested a July contract would be a great idea. He encourage all producers to have “source and age verification”

Support business

GCLPO members are encouraged to support the businesses that provide good services. (business listed on Agenda)

Adjournment

Robert Hall moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Jerry Gallegos. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm

Speaker: Keith Tucker, Community 1^st Bank