Extension
It Starts With Us
Farmers learning to increase herd efficiency
Increasing productivity of cattle herd
Perkins
Beef
Farm Management
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.
Cattleman will be able to take all the information given to them and improve their reproduction rates within their herds.
Utilizing research that they have been given and putting it to good use at their operations.
Producers will gain the knowledge of increasing their herds fertility goals.
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
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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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
