DairyMajor Program

3874

Total Hours

Contributed.

24754

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

152

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

184

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of producers who increased knowledge and understanding of dairy management and/or production through Extension newsletters, social media, programs, and field days  

3948

Number of underserved, non-traditional and/or limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals trained or reached with dairy educational programs (including Amish and Mennonite farmers)

222

Number of producers who made business management changes in dairy operations such as genetics and/or reproduction, business management  and/or facilities

265

Number of producers who maintained or improved herd quality and health including nutrition and/or milk management/mastitis control

2834

Number of cows in herd with improved health, well-being, quality of milk and/or quantity of milk

15946

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Adair County Milk Quality Initiative

    In Adair County, the dairy industry produce $13.2 million dollars in products each year. Mastitis not only reduces milk quality, but also results in a reduction in the amount of milk produced and sold... Read More

  • Legacy Dairy

    The Mammoth Cave area is the heart of the dairy industry in Kentucky. Over 50% of the states total dairies and over 75% of the states total dairy cattle are located in south central Kentucky. Agents f... Read More

  • Youth Dairy Education

    The Mammoth Cave area is the heart of the dairy industry in Kentucky. Over 50% of the states total dairies and over 75% of the states total dairy cattle are located in south central Kentucky. Agents f... Read More

  • Legacy Dairy Educational Video

    The Mammoth Cave area is the heart of the dairy industry in Kentucky. Over 50% of the states total dairies and over 75% of the states total dairy cattle are located in south-central Kentucky. Many peo... Read More

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