Caldwell County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2017

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

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

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