Livestock & CropsPlan of Work

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Cumberland County CES

Title:
Livestock & Crops
MAP:
Promoting Commodities & Crop Production
Agents Involved:
Anderson
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Beef
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Forages
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Grains
Situation:
Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Improvement in overall livestock management and handling from livestock producers. 

Indicator: Management changes on the farm. 

Method: Surveys and site visits. 

Timeline: Year around at various times. 


Initial Outcome: Participation in county programming increases. 

Indicator: Attendance numbers. 

Method: Rosters.

Timeline: Spring, Fall, & Winter

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Cattle Producers

Project or Activity: BQCA Training

Content or Curriculum: BQCA Training Materials

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: January, February, and October


Audience: Cattle Producers

Project or Activity: Clinton-Cumberland Cattleman’s Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Quarterly (March, June, September, & December)


Audience: Forage Producers

Project or Activity: Production Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Late Winter & Late Fall


Audience: Poultry Producers

Project or Activity: Production Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Bi-Annual


Audience: Grain Producers

Project or Activity: Production Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Annually


Audience: All Producers

Project or Activity: CAIP Trainings

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Fall



Success Stories

Emergency Conservation Program

Author: Chelsey Anderson

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

On May 4th, 2021, Cumberland County suffered from major flooding across the area. Producers lost crops, structures, livestock, etc. In the immediate aftermath, the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) agent worked along with the county emergency manager (EM), the local Farm Service agency (FSA), and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to access the damage. Producers were notified via social media and word of mouth to take photos and send them to the local FSA office to document

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Soil Samples

Author: Chelsey Anderson

Major Program: Soil testing

For the year 2020-2021, the Cumberland County Extension Office conducted a total of 176 soil samples. This is up 13 from the previous years. With COVID being in full swing during the 2020 growing season, it is believed that this increase is from more people wanting to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The overall amount may not seem like much, however, in total 18 were new clients who had never turned in samples prior to this year. 

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