Trimble County CES

Title:

Farmers learning to increase herd efficiency

MAP:

Increasing productivity of cattle herd

Agents Involved:

ANR Agent

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Beef

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Farm Management

Situation:

Cattle production is the largest farm income in Trimble County. The Trimble County Cattleman's Association is the largest active group within extension in the county.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Cattleman will be able to take all the information given to them and improve their reproduction rates within their herds.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Utilizing research that they have been given and putting it to good use at their operations.

Initial Outcomes:

Producers will gain the knowledge of increasing their herds’ fertility goals.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:

Indicator: Farmers increasing knowledge of reproduction practices.

Method: Direct contact with farmers.

Timeline: Fall

Intermediate Outcome:

Indicator: Use of new knowledge to implement in herds.

Method: Survey to farmers.

Timeline: Spring 

Long-term Outcome:

Indicator: How many farmers have implemented new procedures on their farm.

Method: Farmers who have increased calving rates.

Timeline: Spring 

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Beef producers

Project or Activity: Educational meetings

Content or Curriculum: Reproduction

Inputs: Specialists, Producer testimonials, Agents

Date: July, Oct, Jan  April

Audience: Beef producers

Project or Activity: Field Day

Content or Curriculum: Reproduction, Nutrition

Inputs: Agents, UK pubs, Industry Specialsits

Date: Spring 

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