Livestock ProductionPlan of Work

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Carroll County CES

Title:
Livestock Production
MAP:
Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability
Agents Involved:
Christin Herbst, Joyce Doyle, Cathy Jansen
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Beef
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Small Farm Management
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Agriculture
Situation:

According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Carroll County has 308 farms consisting of 50,908 total acres (58.06% of the total county acreage).   The market value of products sold was reported to be $5,811,000.  Livestock sales contributed 42.37% ($2,462,000) of the total value.

The National Agriculture Statistic Service (NASS) reports the following individual livestock sales:

Cattle:                         $1,859,000

Swine:                         $28,000

Equine:                        $24,000

Goats:                          $7,000

The 2017 Census of Agriculture also estimates the following inventory in Carroll County:  6,539 cattle and calves, 551 layers, 290 horses and ponies, 220 goats, and 219 hogs and pigs, and 142 sheep and lambs.

Livestock production is an important element of agriculture production in Carroll County, and managing it correctly is essential to the success of other production systems in the county, as well as environmental protection.

Agriculture representatives of the County Extension Council, County Agricultural Development Council, and County Cattlemen’s Association as well as day-to-day clientele have identified cattle production, agricultural awareness, best management practices, and marketing as priorities for Extension programming.  In addition, the 4-H Council feels the need exists to educate youth about the impact that agriculture makes on their daily lives.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome:  

Long term

Indicator:

Increase in livestock cash receipts.

Method:

NASS information from the Kentucky Field Office—County summary given for each year.

Timeline:

2 – 4 years


Outcome:

Intermediate

Indicator:

Increase in producers who adopt best management practices on farms.  Increase in forage, soil, and manure testing by livestock producers.

Method:

Surveys of livestock producers.  Monthly statistics.

Timeline:

1 – 1 ½ years


Outcome:

Initial

Indicator:

Increased participation in learning workshops.

Method:

Attendance Sheets.  Evaluations.

Timeline:

8 months – 1 year

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:

Carroll County Livestock Producers

Project or Activity:

Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) Certification

Content or Curriculum:

Beef Quality and Care Assurance Program, utilizing both the video and chute-side training modules

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, Kentucky Beef Council, Extension resources (publications), Time

Date:

September 2020

January/May/September 2021

January/May/September 2022

January/May/September 2023

January/May 2024


Audience:

Carroll County Livestock Producers

Activity:

Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association

Content or Curriculum:

Various types of cattle production topics.

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, Extension Specialists, Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association Members, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, Kentucky Beef Council, Extension resources (publications), Time, Money

Date:

January – April, September – December 2021

January – April, September – December 2022

January – April, September – December 2023

January – April, September – December 2024


Audience:

Carroll County Livestock Producers

Activity:

Goat and Sheep Production Classes

Content or Curriculum:

Focus on topics related to goat, sheep, and other types of livestock production that are seen in the county on a smaller scale.

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Extension Specialists, Extension resources (publications), Time, Money

Date:

February 2021-2024


Audience:

Carroll County Poultry Producers

Activity:

Poultry Production Classes

Content or Curriculum:

Focus on topics related to poultry production

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Extension Specialists, Extension resources (publications), Time, Money

Date:

Spring/Fall 2021

Spring/Fall 2023


Audience:

Carroll County Livestock Producers

Activity:

Livestock Field Day

Content or Curriculum:

Spotlight model producers around the community

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, Extension Specialists, Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association Members, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, Kentucky Beef Council, Extension resources (publications), Time, Money

Date:

Spring 2022


Audience:

Carroll County Youth (5-19)

Activity:

4-H Livestock Club Meetings and Clinic

Content or Curriculum:

4-H Livestock Leader Guides and Handbooks (Poultry, Rabbit, Goat, Sheep, Beef, Swine)

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, Certified and Non-certified Volunteers, Extension Specialists, Extension resources (publications), Time, Money

Date:

September – May 2020—2024 (Livestock Meetings)

April 2021—2024 (Vet, Health Papers)

May 2021—2024 (County Fair)

August 2021—2024 (State Fair)



Audience:

Carroll County Livestock Producers, 4-H’ers, and Residents

Activity:

Collaboration with local Tractor Supply Co.

Content or Curriculum:

Marketing Extension and 4-H

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, Volunteers, Certified Livestock Leaders, 4-H Livestock Club, 4-H Dog Club, Manager at Tractor Supply Co., Time, Money

Date:

Spring 2021–2024 (Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clover Campaign)

Fall 2020–2024 (Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clover Campaign)


Audience:

Carroll County Livestock Producers

Activity:

Development of the Livestock Portion of the County Website

Content or Curriculum:

Online information pertaining to livestock production

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, Extension Specialists, Carroll County Cattlemen’s Association Members, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, Kentucky Beef Council, Extension resources (publications), Time, Money

Date:

All throughout the year



Success Stories

Peafowl Egg Incubation

Author: Christin Herbst

Major Program: Poultry/Small Flocks

Over the past several years, incubating poultry and waterfowl eggs has been a popular project with the Carroll County Cooperative Extension Service.  Ducks, quail, and a wide variety of chickens have been successfully hatched, with the hatched birds being offered to Carroll County 4-H’ers for county fair projects.The 2021 incubation project features a new bird species our Extension Office has yet to incubate:  peafowl.Peafowl are native to Sri Lanka in India, where they were foun

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