Statistical Contact Report for FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025

289064

Total Hours

Contributed.

1253031

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

2918

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

111959

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

Central KY Hay Contest

The majority of livestock producers in Harrison County do not test their hay. Determining and understanding forage quality is necessary to provide a balanced diet for the livestock being fed. Hay testing can provide data that producers and Cooperative Extension Agents use to ensure the nutritional needs of the animal are being met. Without hay testing, producers are under or over feeding - leading to poor allocation of resources, inadequate animal needs and wasted money. The Central Kentucky Hay...

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Central KY Hay Contest

People

Simon Boschert

Extension Program Assistant (hourly)

Simon
I have been involved with 4-H since I was 5 years old and I have a passion for helping our youth. In my spare time, I love to read novels and play board games and other strategy games.... More

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