2010 IL NRCS Grazing Campaign Radio PSAs

On all PSAs, surround opening and closing with music and upon delivery of the word “Sense/$ense” insert a sound effect like a cash register ring to emphasize the play on words (cents vs sense). Include the “Brought to you by USDA’s NRCS.” If 30-second limit permits.

“The Prairie State” -- IL NRCS Grazing Campaign Radio Public Service Announcement #1

(30 sec) – (sounds of wind, grass shuffling, meadow sounds)

Illinois...land of corn, soybeans and…GRASS?! You bet! Livestock owners of ALL kinds use grass and grazing systems because they WORK. They’re all over the state. Truth is, grazing operations can be SUSTAINABLE and PROFITABLE. NRCS can help you create a Grazing Plan that pays! Contact NRCS to learn more….. Why? Because Good Grazing Makes Good $ense! (cha-ching!) Brought to you by USDA’s NRCS.

“Make The Switch” -- IL NRCS Grazing Campaign Radio Public Service Announcement #2

(30 sec) –

Attention Illinois livestock producers: Grazing is IN! Better yet--It’s SUSTAINABLE. It’s PROFITABLE. And it’s GOOD for the land. Talk to NRCS today about developing a Grazing Plan that works for YOU. Why? Because Good Grazing Makes Good $ense! (cha-ching!). Brought to you by USDA’s NRCS.

“Grazing Works”-- IL NRCS Grazing Campaign Radio Public Service Announcement #3; (30 sec) – (outdoor noises, cows, sheep, etc)

No matter what you grow or what you graze—cattle, sheep, goats, bison, or other livestock—you need a good plan in order to help manage your pastures. Who can help? The Natural Resources Conservation Service. Their staff create grazing plans for quality pastures AND healthy animals. Give NRCS a call…Why? Because Good Grazing Makes Good $ense! (cha-ching!) Brought to you by USDA’s NRCS.

“Straight Talk” -- IL NRCS Grazing Campaign Radio Public Service Announcement #4; (30 sec) – (sounds of outdoors, speaker is doing heavy lifting, breathing hard)

Are feed costs taking a BITE outta your bottom line? Maybe you’re ready to learn how a MANAGED GRAZING SYSTEM can improve your herd AND your pocketbook. Truth is, Good Grazing Makes Good Sense. Call your local NRCS office today to learn more. Ya never know--brighter days—greener days—could be in YOUR future. Brought to you by USDA’s NRCS.

“High Feed Prices” IL NRCS Grazing Campaign Radio Public Service Announcement #5; (30 sec) – (outdoor sounds, barn noises)

Feed prices keep climbing. Getting’ harder to turn a profit. I’ve heard about these ro-ta-tional grazing deals. They say it extends the grazing season, which could save me some money. Good Grazing Makes Good Sense, I guess. Maybe it’s time I called NRCS and checked it out. What about you? Brought to you by USDA’s NRCS.