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2 CapitalPress.com Friday, January 3, 2020 People & Places A livestock ‘knowledge broker’ Sarah Smith helps producers find new, more efficient ways to raise animals EMPOWERING PRODUCERS OF FOOD & FIBER Established 1928 Capital Press Managers Joe Beach ..................... Editor & Publisher Western Innovator By MATTHEW WEAVER Capital Press MOSES LAKE, Wash. — If Sarah Smith has her way, more ranchers will soon be using needleless syringes on their sheep, cat- tle and hogs. “It’s pretty cool,” she said. “We call it the injec- tion gun. Instead of having a needle, the CO2 pulses through at such a high level, it penetrates the skin.” Use of the tool increases vaccination efficiency and safety for humans and ani- mals, reducing the risk of broken needles or acciden- tally sticking oneself. As animal sciences regional specialist for Wash- ington State University Extension in Moses Lake, Smith primarily supports beef, sheep and hog pro- ducers. She also helps with some goats and with dairy cattle once they’re desig- nated for beef production. Farm to table She says she covers live- stock from farm to table, keeping in touch with chefs and consumers. Smith wants to keep ranchers informed about regulations, disease out- breaks and the bigger picture. She will mark her 20th anniversary with WSU Extension in July. Washington’s ‘marvel’ She considers the Columbia Basin in Central Washington a “marvel.” SARAH SMITH Age: 46 Title: Animal sciences regional specialist, Wash- ington State University Extension Kevin Blodgett ........... Advertising Director Carl Sampson .................. Managing Editor Jessica Boone ............ Production Manager Samantha McLaren ....Circulation Manager Entire contents copyright © 2020 EO Media Group dba Capital Press An independent newspaper published every Friday. Hometown: Troy, Idaho Current location: Moses Lake, Wash. Capital Press (ISSN 0740-3704) is published weekly by EO Media Group, 2870 Broadway NE, Salem OR 97303. Education: Washington State University, bache- lor’s degree and master’s degree in animal science Periodicals postage paid at Portland, OR, Washington State University Extension regional specialist Sarah Smith with her sheep at her ranch Oct. 28 near Moses Lake, Wash. Family: Has own farm; with siblings, helps par- ents with family farm POSTMASTER: send address changes to ficial insemination. For sheep, this requires laparo- scopic surgery. She jokes that when she sends her ewes to school, she hopes they come back pregnant. Smith considers her work an opportunity to give back. “Someone invested in me when I was going to school,” she said. “This (allows) me to invest in students. ... I’m so thank- ful to be able to have vets and specialists, if we don’t do this, we’re not going to be able to have them in the future.” Website: https://exten- sion.wsu.edu/animalag/ Matthew Weaver/Capital Press “A lot of people, they drive on I-90, they see some sagebrush and some fields,” she said. “Even when I took this job, I didn’t under- stand how much agriculture is here. We have such pro- gressive farmers. They’re trendsetters, they keep us on our toes. The amount of crops coming out of here, the level we can feed peo- ple and the quality is just remarkable.” Smith grew up in North- ern Idaho. Her grandpar- ents raised cattle, and her parents raised sheep, while she participated in 4-H and FFA. “My parents now have the cattle, and I have the sheep,” she said. She thought she would become a veterinarian, but while studying at WSU, she realized she prefers com- mercial livestock produc- tion for food and genetics. Smith helps her parents with their wheat and cattle farm in Dusty, Wash. “I really enjoy the cat- tle part of it,” she said. “The wheat I think is beau- tiful, but you’re not going to get me in one of those combines.” Valais blacknose She keeps Valais black- nose sheep as a hobby, rais- ing show lambs. She mar- kets them by 90 days and 90 pounds, she said. How many sheep does she have? “More than I should,” she said of about 50 ewes. “I’m so fascinated with genetics, that’s why I did it,” she said. “Not necessar- ily to create a pet — they are pretty darn cute and pretty friendly. I think they bring some unique qualities we could use on the West Coast.” She works with WSU’s veterinary school on arti- Sharing knowledge Moxee, Wash., sheep producer Nick Martinez said Smith has helped his ranch with ram breeding studies and trials, providing another set of eyes. “She’s always been helpful and trying to make and at additional mailing offices. Capital Press, P.O. Box 2048 Salem, OR 97308-2048. To Reach Us everything go better,” he said. The needleless syringe will hopefully be faster and safer, he said. “Be interesting to try it,” he said. Smith works to help companies and individual ranchers become more prof- itable, said Ephrata, Wash., rancher Bill Sieverkropp. “She’s always trying to see what’s happening around the world, where things are going and what do we need to be thinking about in the future,” he said. “I just transfer knowl- edge, broker knowledge, move it around, help create new recipes,” Smith said. “I learn something at one farm, and say, ‘Well, I think part of this will work over here.’” Circulation ...........................800-781-3214 Email ........... 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Contact: Scott Jensen, 208-894-4104, scottj@ uidaho.edu Website: https://bit. ly/2DMjylR Rice Grower Meeting: 8:30 a.m., Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St., Richvale, Calif. This is part of a series of rice grower meetings sponsored by UC Extension. http://cecolusa. ucanr.edu/?newsitem=82541. Rice Grower Meeting: 1:30 p.m., Glenn County Office of Educa- tion, 311 S. Villa Ave., Willows, Calif. This is part of a series of rice grower meetings sponsored by UC Extension. http://cecolusa.ucanr. edu/?newsitem=82541. TUESDAY, JAN. 7 TUESDAY, JAN. 14 MONDAY, JAN. 6 Idaho-E. Oregon Alfalfa and Clover Seed Growers Meeting: 8 a.m., Caldwell Elks Lodge, 1015 N. Kimball Ave., Caldwell, Idaho. Alfalfa and clover seed growers from East- ern Oregon, southwest Idaho and the Magic Valley of Idaho will have their annual meeting. Contact: Ben- jamin Kelly, 208-888-0988, benja- min@amgidaho.com Idaho Range Livestock Sym- posium: CSI Herrett Center, 315 Falls Ave., Twin Falls, Idaho. Adapting to a changing environment. Registra- tion required. Contact: Benton Glaze, 208-736-3638, bglaze@uidaho.edu Website: https://bit.ly/2DMjylR TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7-8 Cropping Systems Confer- ence: 9 a.m., Three Rivers Conven- tion Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Wash. The two- day event features something for everyone with a trade show, general and breakout sessions, and research poster sessions. Sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Asso- ciation. Website: http://directseed. org Contact: agmgt@agmgt.com, 509-585-5460. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 Idaho Range Livestock Sympo- sium: 8 a.m., Bannock County Veter- ans Memorial Building, 300 N John- son Ave., Pocatello, Idaho. Adapting to a changing environment. Reg- istration required. Contact: Ben- ton Glaze, 208-736-3638, bglaze@ uidaho.edu Website: https://bit. ly/2DMjylR THURSDAY, JAN. 9 Idaho Range Livestock Sympo- sium: 8 a.m., BYU-Idaho Ag. Science Center, 525 S Center St., Rexburg, Idaho. Adapting to a changing envi- ronment. Registration required. Con- tact: Benton Glaze, 208-736-3638, bglaze@uidaho.edu Website: https:// bit.ly/2DMjylR THURSDAY-FRIDAY JAN. 9-10 Oregon Mint Growers Annual Meeting: 8 a.m. Salishan Resort, 7760 North Highway 101, Gleneden Beach, Ore. Make your plans to attend the 71st annual meeting, where you’ll hear the latest on the mint industry. Contact: http://ore- gonmint.org, 503-364-2944 Introduction to Food Safety & HACCP Workshop: 8 a.m. U of I Food Technology Center, 1902 E Chi- cago St., Caldwell, Idaho. This is a one-day overview course designed for line workers, QC personnel, sani- tation professionals, supervisors, and other employees of food processing operations. Participants will spend part of the day learning about food safety prerequisite programs, which are used to ensure food products are free from nonhazardous objection- able contaminants. Cost: $355 Web- site: https://bit.ly/2DJSOSP Rice Grower Meeting: 8:30 a.m., Colusa Casino Resort, 3770 High- way 45, Colusa, Calif. This is part of a series of rice grower meet- ings sponsored by UC Exten- sion. http://cecolusa.ucanr. edu/?newsitem=82541. Rice Grower Meeting: 1:30 p.m., Veterans Hall, 1425 Vet- erans Memorial Circle, Yuba City, Calif. This is part of a series of meet- ings sponsored by UC Cooperative Extension. http://cecolusa.ucanr. edu/?newsitem=82541. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 Farm and Ranch Succes- sion Planning Workshop Series: 1-4 p.m. Multnomah Grange No. 71, 30639 SE Bluff Road. Gresham, Ore. Register now for this free series of workshops on farm and ranch suc- cession. Workshops are held every other Wednesday from Jan. 15 to Feb. 26 In addition to these courses, no-cost, confidential, one-on-one business counseling is provided free by an experienced Farm and Ranch Small Business Development Cen- ter adviser. Let us help you iden- tify issues and evaluate options in passing your farm and business on to the next generation. A compli- mentary light lunch is provided at 12:30 p.m. There is room for 50 peo- ple. Presented by: Clackamas Small Business Development Center and the East Multnomah & Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation Districts. Questions? Call Diana Tourney at 503-594-0732. Irrigation Workshop: 9 a.m.- noon, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem. Join us for a morning of experts discussing irrigation innova- tions, incentives and conservation of water. Participants in this no cost workshop will learn how to effec- tively utilize water with emerging technology, equipment upgrades or retrofits, and how to use data to irrigate agricultural grounds profi- ciently. Speakers: Troy Peters, Ulrike Mengelberg and Teri Hranac will provide engaging topics as well as answer your questions pertaining to irrigation and conservation. Marion SWCD, 503-391-9927. http://www. marionswcd.net Rice Grower Meeting: 1:30 p.m., Norton Hall, 70 Cotton- wood St., Woodland, Calif. This is part of a series of rice grower meetings sponsored by UC Exten- sion. http://cecolusa.ucanr. edu/?newsitem=82541. WEDNESDAY- THURSDAY, JAN. 15-16 Introduction to Safe Quality Food: 8:30 a.m. U of I Food Technol- ogy Center, 1902 E Chicago St., Cald- well, Idaho. Instructor Jana Ham- lett will provide knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the SQF practitioner and how they ensure supplies are in compliance with an internationally recognized and accredited Food Safety Manage- ment System which will support compliance to the FSMA rules. Web- site: https://bit.ly/2LmrLS3 Idaho Noxious Weed Confer- ence: 8 a.m. Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise, Idaho. The 2020 Idaho Noxious Weed Confer- ence features a variety of topics dealing with vegetation manage- ment. Website: http://www.ida- howeedcontrol.org WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JAN. 15-17 Northwest Agricultural Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednes- day, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Oregon State Fair and Expo Center, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, Ore. The 50th edition of the Northwest Ag Show will fea- ture over 120 exhibitors and part- ners and seminars and workshops covering a variety of topics import- ant to farmers and ranchers. Admis- sion on Wednesday and Thursday is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for children 12 and under. Admis- sion on Friday is free, courtesy of the Oregon Ag in the Classroom Foundation. Contact: 503-364-4431 http://northwestagshow.com THURSDAY, JAN. 16 Oregon Seed Association Mid-Winter Meeting: 8 a.m., Boul- der Falls Inn, 505 Mullins Drive, Leb- anon. The OSA Mid-Winter Meeting is held every January in Oregon’s Willamette Valley region. The one- day event consists of commit- tee and general session member meetings, workshops, and includes lunch. Scholarship awards are pre- sented to eligible applicants. The day concludes with an early eve- ning reception to honor past OSA association presidents. See web- site for more information and reg- istration form. Angie Smith, smith@ pacwestcom.com, 503-685-7555. Telephone (toll free) ............800-882-6789 www.oregonseed.org/events/ winter-meeting/ FRIDAY, JAN. 17 SAIF Agri-Business Banquet: 6 p.m. Salem Convention Cen- ter, 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Ore. The SAIF Agri-Business Ban- quet is a celebration of the agricul- tural community and its impact on the mid-Willamette Valley. This year, Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards is the featured speaker. https://salemchamber.org/events/ saif-agribusiness-banquet/ SATURDAY, JAN. 18 Oregon Dairy Princess Ambas- sador Contest: 5:30 p.m. Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Ore. Join the excite- ment as the county dairy princess ambassadors demonstrate their dairy knowledge and public speak- ing and communications skills. Online: https://oregondairywomen. com/events/ FRIDAY- WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17-22 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and Trade Show: Austin Convention Cen- ter, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, Texas. This is your opportunity to help set the agenda for the leading voice of agriculture. Participate in educational workshops to advance your leadership skills, expand your business acumen and gain deep insight into the trends and reali- ties impacting food production. Contact: https://annualconvention. fb.org/ SUNDAY-TUESDAY JAN. 19-21 NFU Women’s Conference: Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, 3999 Mission Blvd., San Diego, Calif. This conference will not only pre- pare attendees for success in agri- culture, but it will also provide them with their own network of women farmers and ranchers they can reach out to throughout the year. Con- tact: Hannah Packman, hpackman@ nfudc.org, 202-554-1600. https://nfu. org/womensconference/ WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JAN. 22-24 American Hop Convention: Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland. The Oregon Hop Grow- ers Association and its members welcome hop growers and indus- try members to Oregon for the 64th annual American Hop Convention. Hop Growers of America, 509-453- 4749. http://www.usahops.org/ convention/. TUESDAY, JAN. 28 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., TBD, Twin Falls. The Food Safety Modernization Act regulations require every food processing facility to have a “Preventive Controls Quali- fied Individual” (PCQI) who has com- pleted a specialized training course, such as this one, and who will over- see the implementation of the facil- ity’s food safety plan. Janna Hamlett , jannahamlett@techhelp.org, (208) 736-3610. $750. https://techhelp. org/events/pcqitwin2020/ 4-Part Workshop On Small- Scale Backyard Dairy Manage- ment: 5:30-8 p.m., Linn County Extension Office, 33630 McFarland Road, Tangent, Ore. This four-class series is for those interested in own- ing a dairy animal to provide milk for home use. This class will not cover rules and regulations for selling milk or milk products. Nutrition and Feed- ing (Jan. 28), Facilities and Manure Management (Feb. 4), Milking and Milk Handling Procedures (Feb. 11) and Health and Reproduction (Feb. 18) Teagan Moran, teagan.moran@ oregonstate.edu, 541-713-5011. $60 for series. A partner can be added for a discounted $35. https://extension. oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/events/ MONDAY, FEB. 3 Oregon Blueberry Conference: 8 a.m. Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Ore. This is the Oregon blueberry industry’s annual meeting and features a vari- ety of presentations and other infor- mational sessions. Contact: http:// oregonblueberry.com 503-364-2944 TUESDAY, FEB. 4 Create a FSMA Compliant Food Safety Plan: 1-4 p.m., Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls. The IFSC is a free program that helps small food pro- cessors (500 employees or less) create a FSMA compliant food safety plan during six afternoon sessions spread over 2 months. Idaho Falls course takes place 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 4 and 18, March 3, 17 and 31 and April 14. Janna Hamlett, jannahamlett@techhelp. org, (208) 731-9363. TUESDAY-THURSDAY, FEB. 4-6 Spokane Ag Show: 9 a.m., Spo- kane Convention Center, 334 W Spo- kane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Wash. Spokane’s annual celebration of all things agricultural, with a large ag equipment show and full sched- ule of presentations that will be of interest to all ranchers and farmers. Online: www.agshow.org TUESDAY-THURSDAY, FEB. 11-13 World Ag Expo: 9 a.m., Interna- tional Agri-Center, 4500 S. Laspina St., Tulare, Calif. World Ag Expo is the world’s largest annual agricul- tural exposition. More than 1,500 exhibitors display the latest in farm equipment, communications and technology on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Free seminars focus on a variety of topics import- ant to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers and agribusiness pro- fessionals. 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