South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kim Ricardo as a new Forage Field Specialist.
In her position, Ricardo will help South Dakota producers enhance the productivity and sustainability of their pastures and hay lands through practical, research-based guidance on forage production and management. She is based in Pierre.
She is excited to work directly with producers and apply research in the field to help them build resilient, profitable operations.
“Getting to know producers, understanding their operations and working alongside them to support their success is what motivates me most in this role,” Ricardo said.
A native of Missouri, Ricardo grew up on a fifth-generation commercial cow/calf operation, which sparked her interest in supporting agricultural communities. In addition to her family’s operation, Ricardo's work experience includes applying advanced reproductive technologies to cattle operations at Select Sires and Trans Ova Genetics. She has also helped with stocker calf research and rotational grazing management practices at the University of Missouri Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center.
Source : sdstate.edu