Caldwell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 25 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 15 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 25 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 6 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 18 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Master Cattlemen
Author: Shane Bogle
Major Program: Beef
Kentucky remains the largest cow and calf producing state east of the Mississippi River. Producers in Caldwell, Crittenden, and Trigg County rely heavily on income generated from cattle production. The past success of the Master Cattlemen Program has helped spread the word of the benefits of participation in the minds of new and seasoned producers alike. Agents in the above mentioned counties used waiting lists to offer the Master Cattlemen Program. 29 producers from 4 cou
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