Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.6) | 4 |
Number of producers adopting haylage/silage for improved forage quality and storage |
| 1072.7) | 3 |
Number of producers adopting improved varieties |
| 1072.8) | 8 |
Number of producers adopting one or more best management practices for optimum forage establishment for pasture or hay |
| 1072.9) | 3 |
Number of producers adopting improved practices to manage endophyte-infected tall fescue |
| 1072.10) | 5 |
Number of producers utilizing improved forage species for pasture or hay |
| 1072.11) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
| 1072.12) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic service for weed ID and control |
| 1072.13) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing UK diagnostic services for plant disease control and management |
| 1072.15) | 2 |
Number of producers conducting on farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.16) | 6 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve environmental quality |
| 1072.17) | 0 |
Number of producers who reported improved record-keeping practices |
| 1072.18) | 7 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1072.5) | 5 |
Number of producers adopting improved hay storage practices |
| 1072.4) | 0 |
Number of producers utilizing ration balancing to improve livestock nutrition |
| 1072.3) | 26 |
Number of producers testing stored forage |
| 1072.2) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices to improve grazing infrastructure (fences, water) |
| 1072.1) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting improved grazing system practices |
Author: Lyndall Harned
Major Program: Forages
Seeing a void in programming based on discussions with, inquiries from, and needs of area clientele, I took the lead in bringing together ANR agents from 9 other Eastern Kentucky counties who also saw a need for a forage based program in our area. We have had face-to-face planning meetings, along with extended email chains, and have developed the Mountain Master Forager program. This is a 5 part, 10 county level based effort that is spaced out over a 9 month period offering various se
