Livestock ProductionPlan of Work

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Carroll County CES

Title:
Livestock Production
MAP:
Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability
Agents Involved:
Joyce Doyle and Thomas Mann
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Beef
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR
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:

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 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 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 2023-2024


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 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 2023


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 2022—2024 (Livestock Meetings)

April 2022—2024 (Vet, Health Papers)

May 2022—2024 (County Fair)

August 2022—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 2022–2024 (Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clover Campaign)

Fall 2022–2024 (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


Audience:

Carroll County Livestock Producers

Activity:

Using Drones in Agriculture

Content or Curriculum:

Program developed by agent in collaboration with producers in the community

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Extension Specialists, Carroll County Cattlemen's Association Members, Time, Money

Date:

Spring 2023



Success Stories

Beef Cattle Hay Analysis

Author: Maggie Forsee

Major Program: Beef

The farmers of Carroll County consist of primarily beef producers. Through our Carroll County Cattlemen’s and other programs, these producers have been given the opportunity to learn and improve many parts of their operation.One of the largest programs we have done is an in-depth hay analysis program. Dr. Katie VanValin from the University of Kentucky took our own producers’ sample results and broke them down to show how they can get the most out of the current hay that they have. Th

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Raising Backyard Poultry

Author: Maggie Forsee

Major Program: Poultry/Small Flocks

The problemThere is a lack of knowledge in the Carroll County community pertaining to raising backyard poultry.The educational program responseFour members of the Carroll County community attending the Raising Backyard Poultry held at the Carroll County Extension office. Two of these individuals already have some chickens, but were interested in how they could improve their operations, as well as earn a profit. The other two members do not currently own any chickens, and they live in the city li

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