Adult Curricula for In-Depth Classes

For availability and more information, contact Norman Rohrbach
at rohrbachn@missouri.edu or (573) 882-7379.

Beef Management

During the unit, a 35-head cow herd is used to focus discussion and key points. Participants are asked to formulate management suggestions for the owner. The lesson plans consist of (a) Introduction, (b) Selection and Genetics, (c) Nutrition, (d) Marketing, (e) Health, (f) Facilities and (g) Cost and Returns for Beef Systems.

FBMA Computer Financial Training

The material is suitable for beginning farm recordkeeping systems. The completed lessons will produce reports suitable for entering into the FINAN analysis portion of the FinPack™ program.

Forage Management

The lesson plans consist of (a) Orientation to Forage Management, (b) Establishing Forages, (c) Renovation and Maintenance of Forages, (d) Making, Harvesting and Storing Quality Forage and Seed, (e) Management of Grazing Systems and (f) Cost and Returns for Forages. Other items include the MU Beef Cow-Calf Series, State Grasslands Contest Study Guide and the Adult Ag Ed brochure.

Horse Management

The unit was designed for recreational horse owners. Participants are asked to formulate management suggestions for the individual owner based upon their personal situation. The lesson plans consist of (a) Introduction, (b) Health, (c) Nutrition, (d) Reproduction, (e) Selection and Genetics, (f) Foot Care and Shoeing, (g) Facilities and Equipment, (h) Legal Aspects of Horse Ownership and (i) Horse Judging and Evaluation.

Landscaping Management

The lesson plans consist of (a) Introduction, (b) Soils, Fertilizing and Watering, (c) Lawn and Turf Management, (d) Selecting Annuals and Perennials, (e) Selecting Trees and Shrubs, (f) Landscape Design, (g) Landscape Construction, (h) Maintaining the Landscape, (i) Diseases and Disorders and (j) Cost Analysis.