Livestock & CropsPlan of Work
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:
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: 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
Hunters for Hunger
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In years past, a local meat processor has heard over and over again, please find something to do with the meat, I want to donate it. With that, this past deer season (fall 2018) was a huge success for the Hunters for Hunger program. This program was made possible by the Cumberland County Extension Office, SNAP-ED department, Jones Ridge Meats, Lake Cumberland Community Action, KDA, and USDA. It allows hunters to harvest deer and take them to Jones Ridge Meats for processing and the meat be donat
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Fenceline Feeders - CAIP
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Beef
In Cumberland County, there are 10,702 head of cattle and calves according to the 2017 agriculture census. Those are housed on 395 total farms. In December of 2018, the Clinton-Cumberland Cattlemen’s Association hosted a University of Kentucky specialist, Steve Higgins, for an educational session. Mr. Higgins discussed hay feeding structures and options. After this meeting a CAIP sign-up took place in late 2019. On this program two producers installed fenceline feeder systems. One installe
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