Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of people who gained information on small ruminant operations including animal health, nutrition, breeding/ genetics, facilities and handling, environmental impact, and/or business management and marketing |
1357 |
Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program |
507 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber |
139 |
Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals |
221 |
Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment |
78 |
Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators |
634 |
Number of producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition |
642 |
Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites |
933 |
Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production |
71 |
Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction |
631 |
Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions |
382 |
In the fall of 2021, the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Agent from Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Services determined that although there are many sheep and goat producers in Bullitt County, sheep and goat programs have not been offered recently by nearby county offices of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. In cooperation with neighboring county extension agents, the Bullitt County ANR Agent delivered an interest survey to regional producers. Over 37 produce...
