Extension
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Henry County Livestock Production
Livestock Production
Levi Berg, Cathy Toole
Beef
Forages
Volunteer Development
Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
According to the 2017 census, Henry County had a total over $14,000,000 in animal sales. With this being said, livestock and forage production systems are extremely important to Henry County's agricultural production.
Agriculture is Kentucky’s largest employer and accounts for the greatest amount of revenue in Kentucky’s economy. Every person in Kentucky is impacted by Agriculture every day in the foods that they eat and the fibers that are used in their clothes, homes, work places and vehicles.
Improved farm economic status
Sustainability of farm
Long term viability
Producers save money
Youth will engage in entrepreneurial enterprise.
Youth will gain and maintain employment through life skill development.
You will be advocates for agriculture and healthy and sustainable food
systems.
Implement practices to control the breeding season and enhance production efficiency
Test forage for nutritional quality
Utilize a complete mineral supplement program
Implement crossbreeding program
Make EPD and selection decisions
Implement practices to perform examinations of pelvic areas, reproductive tract scores, AI, pregnancy diagnosis, and/or animal evaluation
Implement use of multiple types of forages
Youth will practice and apply skills and knowledge in the production of food and fiber in the areas of plant science, horticulture and animal science.
Youth will adopt and practice skills that contribute to employ-ability.
Youth can explain the role of agriculture in daily life to others.
Youth will set a goal and accomplish it.
Youth can influence the purchase of Kentucky Proud products
Youth can practice entrepreneurship skills related to agriculture and food systems.
Participants obtained BQA certification
Participants become aware of forages, nutrition, breeding, health, end products, animal management, and economics and marketing
Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the production of food and fiber in the areas of plant science, horticulture and animal science.
Youth will gain and understanding of healthy and sustainable food systems.
Youth will develop valuable life-skills, including decision-making, communications, record-keeping, leadership and service.
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Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Participants obtain BQA certification. Participants become aware of forages, nutrition, breeding, health, end products, animal management, and economics and marketing
Method: surveys before and after programs, and number of attendees to programs
Timeline: Summer and Fall of 2020 and Spring of 2021
Intermediate Outcome:
Indicator: Individuals utilize more grazing systems and forages. Use more strigent reproduction selection, and increase veterinarian exams.
Method: Reports from NRCS, FSA, KDA, and local veterinarian offices. Surveys in the winter of 2020
Timeline: summer and fall 2021
Long-term Outcome:
Indicator: Farm become more profitable, health of animals increase, and improved farm economic status
Method: surveys in winter of 2020, reports from KDA about animal and forage sales, utilize reports from NRCS and FSA about use of programs, and utilize reports from local veterinarians
Timeline: fall 2020 and winter 2021
Initial Outcome: Regular participation by 4-H club members,learning about the basic care and feeding of animals.
Indicator: Animals are being well cared for and treated humanely.
Method: Observation by club leader. Sign in sheets listing participation.
Timeline: Fall 2020 to Summer 2021
Intermediate Outcome: Youth complete the 6 hours of required training.
Indicator: Youth are more knowledgeable about foods systems and more advanced in working with animals.
Method: Observation by club leader, attendance in workshops and training's outside club meetings. Youth become more involved in showing, judging and quiz bowl activities.
Timeline: Fall 2020 to Summer 2021
Long Term Outcome: Youth will be knowledgeable in selecting animals to purchase.
Indicator: Understand how to get the best nutrition for their animal, evaluate the animal for signs of sickness and determine when to call a vet for assistance. Be able to use their knowledge to enhance their income.
Method: Observation by leader, level of participation at state events, the number of animals purchased by the youth.
Timeline: Fall 2020 to summer 2021
Audience: Farmers, Owners, Veterinarians,
Project or Activity: Livestock nutrition seminars
Content or Curriculum: UK nutrition seminars
Inputs: UK specialist, KDA, Veterinarians
Date: Feb 2021
Audience: Farmers, Owners, students
Project or Activity: Forage field days
Content or Curriculum: UK forage research
Inputs: Extension agents, Extension Specialist, NRCS
Date: May and June 2021
Audience: Farmers, Owners, Students, Veterinarians, NRCS, FSA
Project or Activity: Regional Beef Field Day
Content or Curriculum: UK, NRCS, FSA, KDA research and information
Inputs: Extension Specialist, NRCS, FSA, KDA
Date: Oct 2020
Audience: Farmers, Owners, Students, Veterinarians
Project or Activity: Master Cattlemen
Content or Curriculum: UK and KDA research and information
Inputs: Extension Specialist, Extension Agents
Date: May - September 2021
Audience: Livestock Club Members
Project or Activity: Henry County 4-H Livestock Club
Inputs: UK Approved curriculum, certified leader, financial support, facilities
Date: October-August 2021
Audience: Rabbit and Poultry Club Members
Project or Activity: Henry County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Club
Inputs: UK Approved curriculum, training for leader, financial support
Date: October-August 2021
Audience: Horse Club Members
Project or Activity: Henry County 4-H Horse Club
Inputs: UK Approved curriculum, certification for leader, financial support
Date: October- May 2021
Audience: Country Ham Project Members
Project: Curing a Country Ham
Inputs: UK Approved curriculum, certification for leader, built a ham house on site.
Date: January - August 2021
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Due to Henry County’s topography and soil, animal production has always been strong with in Henry County. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Henry County has over $14,000,000 in animal sales, and the average age of the farmer is 57.6 years old according to the USDA Census of Agriculture. With this knowledge, the Henry County Extension Office places livestock production as a high regard. The Shelby County Extension office would want to restart the Stockman’s College to help
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Agriculture
Henry County is a large livestock production county which over $14,000,000 worth of livestock sales (2017 Agricultural Census), and youth are becoming more involved with livestock stocking. The Henry County Extension Office along with the New Castle Lion's Club wanted a way to for youth livestock owners to be able to showcase their animals. The COVID-19 pandemic did cause issues with trying to hold a fair in such a way in previous years. The fair was canceled, but the New Castle Lion&#
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The COVID-19 pandemic on most of 2020-2021 created unique situations which needed addressed especially with regards to agricultural producers. In spring of 2020 until the spring of 2021, Extension Offices were open only to one on one appointments, and large gatherings were not available to ensure safety of staff and clients. The lack of large educational meetings caused many issues for agricultural producers, but a large issue for producers was obtaining the necessary education to either sale ag
