Enhancing landowner adoption of the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s recommended beef cattle grazing management practices

Water has a significant role in society, whether through human consumption or agricultural use. The Lavaca Watershed is an community affected by nonpoint source pollution, and water quality protection of high concern. Beef cattle operations are linked to pollution which contaminates surrounding sources. If proper grazing management practices not used, wastes from the operation impair area. Landowners should use stocking rates implement best benefit land addition overall profit. Females reported higher intention adopt, indicating these respondents more open practice changes on their own operation. Results indicated need for Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Texas Soil Board conduct further outreach increase interaction with landowners. NRCS agencies could help conservation plans inquiries making this clear current landowners participating program as well potential clients sending informational flyers speaking at local organizational gatherings. importance adopting barriers adoption ongoing global concerns.