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:
Grains
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
Welding Basics 6-Month Post
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR
In October, a second basics of welding class began at the Clinton County Technology Center. This once again was a multi-county effort between Clinton and Cumberland County Extension. The class currently has 15 participants. With the start of a new class and some discussion of an advanced class it was decided to conduct a 6-month post survey with the first group that went through the program. Eleven of the 12 participants have completed the 6-month post survey. Of those, 91% indicated they have c
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Ag Safety Day
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR
Over 100 children are killed on farms each year in the United States according to the CDC. With that statistic and knowledge, the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent applied for a grant to host a Progressive Agriculture Foundation safety day and it was awarded. The event was held on September 30, 2022 at the Cumberland County Elementary School for fourth and fifth grade students. Participant ages ranged from 9 to 11. Students were able to visit booths about water safety (Army Corp of Enginee
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Emergency Preparedness, ESF-11
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
On January 17th, 2023, the Cumberland County Agriculture Agent hosted a LADDER tabletop exercise. This event was presented to the ANR agent from co-workers as one in a series of four pilots. During LADDER participants were engaged in working through real life scenarios during a disaster. The ANR agent was responsible for recruiting participants for the event, taking notes during the event, and assisting with the After-Action Report at the conclusion of the event. The scenario that was presented
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