Success Stories

• 01

  July

  Sold! The Tri-County Hay & Straw Auction

  Tri-County Hay & Straw Auction has expanded from the original Metcalfe, Monroe & Barren Counties to all of the West 8 counties as well as agents for KY State University. The annual event has become so...

  
  

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• 01

  July

  Chute Side BQCA

  Describe the Issue or Situation.The beef cattle industry is currently in a thriving market. Even in a time of incredibly great prices, its important to understand and practice sound production practic...

  
  

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• 15

  April

  Farm Transition Program for W8

  Describe the Issue or Situation.The average age of US farmers increases every year. More and more families, operators, and farm organizations are becoming alarmed as more and more farms are lost. Farm...

  
  

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• 12

  December

  West 8 Master Cattlemen 2024

  Describe the Issue or Situation.According to the 2023 state Agriculture overview published by the National Agriculture Statistics Service, Kentucky is home to over 1.8 million head of cows and calves....

  
  

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