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Trimble County CES

Title:
Farmers learning to increase herd efficiency
MAP:
Increasing productivity of cattle herd
Agents Involved:
Perkins
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 2017

Intermediate Outcome:

Indicator: Use of new knowledge to implement in herds.

Method: Survey to farmers.

Timeline:Spring 2018


Long-term Outcome:

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

Method: Farmers who have increased calving rates.

Timeline:Spring 2019

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 2018


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Success Stories

Trimble County Tobacco GAP Training

Author: Kevin Perkins

Major Program: Tobacco

According to the last USDA census, Trimble County had 439 farms on 55,632 acres. This made up 57.3 % of the county land. In relation to total crop sales of $6,700,000, tobacco represented 42%. This makes it the number one cash crop in the county. Since that time tobacco production has declined. Many farmers have or are converting their tobacco acres into other areas of farming income. For those that haven't, they are required to take GAP(Good Agriculture Practices) Training. This training al

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