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ITBC FY 2012 Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG). The Use of Applied Research in Tribal Buffalo Programs. Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG). Project Goal
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ITBC FY 2012Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) The Use of Applied Research in Tribal Buffalo Programs
Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) • Project Goal • To provide training and technical assistance to the Membership on the usage of research and the design of research projects. • Project Activities • Develop training materials and curriculum • Provide Regional Trainings • Provide Technical Assistance to Membership
Training Curriculum • Training topics: • The theory of applied research • The role of applied research • Research methodology and design • Buffalo research areas • Current buffalo research • Participating in research • Data collection and analysis • Research application through implementation into management plans • USDA research support mechanisms and data bases
Training Schedule • BOD Introductory Training – November 2011 • Membership Training – December 2011 • Region One Training - TBD • Region Two Training - TBD • Region Three Training - TBD • Region Four Training - TBD • BOD Review Training - TBD
Research Topics • Biology • Range • Nutritional requirements • Genetics • Behavior • Breeding • Ecology • Range Impacts • Grazing Manner
Research Topics cont. • Marketing • Sales • Marketing • USDA data • Health • Nutritional Content • Impact to diet • Culture • Historical usage • Historical range • Current range • Current usage
Membership Training • Dr. Weiland – Health • Dr. Adamson – Marketing • Dr. Kelling – Biology • Dr. Ecoffey – Biology • Kevin Ellison – Ecology • Keith Aunne – Ecology • Danny Sam - Ecology