Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of underserved, non-traditional and/or limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals trained or reached with dairy educational programs (including Amish and Mennonite farmers) |
279 |
Number of producers who increased knowledge and understanding of dairy management and/or production through Extension newsletters, social media, programs, and field days |
2070 |
Number of producers who maintained or improved herd quality and health including nutrition and/or milk management/mastitis control |
260 |
Number of producers who made business management changes in dairy operations such as genetics and/or reproduction, business management and/or facilities |
209 |
Number of cows in herd with improved health, well-being, quality of milk and/or quantity of milk |
8863 |
Kentucky is mirroring a national trend of decreasing numbers of dairy herds. Therefore, many of our community members havent been exposed to a dairy or even a dairy cow. This is why I decided to host an event at the extension office that focused on dairy production and gave the community the opportunity to watch a cow be milked up close. The Southland Mobile Dairy unit came out and gave a demonstration on milking a cow and also discussed reproduction, nutrition, and the process the milk goes thr...
