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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
4073 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
4434 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
3392 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
2340 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
3190 |
The Kentucky Cattlemens Association reports that the Commonwealth is home to 38,000 cattle farms with an average herd size of 27 head. The majority of these farms are family owned. In cooperation with University of Kentucky Extension Associate Professor, Forage Specialist, Dr. Chris Teutsch, and Graves County producer Mary Ann Ellison, the Graves County Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Education hosted an educational Pasture Walk.Producer Mary Ann Ellison provided an introduction on t...
