Breathitt County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2019

Breathitt County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020

1011 - Beef
1011.3)	10	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	10	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	5	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls
1011.1)	10	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 - Beef

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

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

Success Stories

Master Cattlemen Program Creates Positive Change for East KY Farmers

Author: Reed Graham

Major Program: Beef

Beef cattle operations are the economic backbone of agriculture in Eastern Kentucky.   In light of recent market changes, excessive wet weather conditions, and narrowing income margins, Breathitt, Elliott, Magoffin, Morgan and Wolfe ANR agents hosted the Master Cattlemen Program. The goal of the program is to increase the overall profitability of beef producers through intensive classroom training. Fifty farmers - including twenty-two females and five new farmers - completed 10 three hour w