Cumberland County CES

Title:

Livestock & Crops

MAP:

Promoting Commodities & Crop Production

Agents Involved:

Anderson, Wilson

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Beef

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Forages

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Grain Crops

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Ag Marketing

Situation:

• Poultry and cattle make up 99% of animal sales by type according to the CEDIK county profile (CEDIK, 2014). Livestock and forage systems for those animals are a top priority for farmers in the county. With fluctuating cattle prices, producers are looking for ways to better market their cattle to bring top dollar. Grain producers are looking for ways to cut costs and maximize production with falling grain prices. 

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Improved genetic quality and end product for enhanced consumer confidence in the industry. 
• Improved sustainability of forage-based livestock systems. 
• Maximize profits for grain producers. 

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Use proper handling techniques for livestock. 
• Develop a grazing plan for each operation. 
• Implement on farm trials of grain crops. 

Initial Outcomes:

• Develop proper record keeping techniques for the farming operation. 
• Awareness of forage variety trial information. 
• Identify herbicide resistant pests in grain crops. 

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: BQA Training

Content or Curriculum: BQA Training Materials

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Once a Quarter (March, June, September, & December) 

Audience: Cattle Producers

Project or Activity: Cattle Handling & Care Training

Content or Curriculum: Cattle Handling & Care Training Materials

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Once a Year

Audience: Cattle Producers

Project or Activity: Clinton-Cumberland County 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: 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: Livestock Club

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Monthly 

Audience: All Producers

Project or Activity: CAIP Trainings

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK Specialists & industry professionals

Date: Fall

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