BeefMajor Program

35341.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

201918

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

1063

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

2037

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

3439

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

5096

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

4884

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

3055

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

4095

Stories

Growing Grayson County Beef Field Day

Based on the 2012 Census of Agriculture, beef production in Grayson County makes up over 52% of total animal sales. Therefore, beef (and forage) education continues to be a top priority for the Grayson County Cooperative Extension Service. Grayson County Cattlemens and Grayson County Cooperative Extension Service have had a long standing partnership with beef and forage field days in the county. This year was no different, however the two parties decided to incorporate more educational opportuni...

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Growing Grayson County Beef Field Day

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