Lewis County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2018

Lewis County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	7	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	10	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	0	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	0	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	7	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3)

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

Success Stories

Electric Fencing School

Author: Philip Konopka

Major Program: Beef

The Lewis County Agriculture & Natural Resources agent approached the Lewis County Cattlemen’s Association and Rip’s Farm Center with the thought of teaching farmers the proper way to build and utilize electric fence. The three organizations worked in collaboration to set up a hands-on demonstration field day. The demonstration was set up on the George Sparks farm. The ANR agent coordinated with a local fence builder and set post, advertised the event, and worked with Rip&rs