Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.3) | 83 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 24 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 54 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
| 1011.1) | 57 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 83 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Beef
Cattlemen's group met in the fall to discuss how to increase attendance at beef cattle related extension programs in Calloway County, normal attendance was running around 15 people. The group brain stormed about new topics and time of year for hosting meetings, and how to market those programs. The first meeting of 2020 that implemented those plans saw an increase in attendance of 200%. We are also hosting our first regional program in February and a state wide field day in the summer.
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Beef
The Regional Cow Calf Conference was hosted by the majority of the counties in the purchase and western half of the pennyroyal, the response of the producers present was overwhelming in both quantity and quality. Of the 47 producers present there was over 3200 head of mama cows represented, they indicated that they all learned something that would cause them to implement change in their farming operation.
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Beef
In February of 2020, beef producers from Marshall, Calloway, Graves and Livingston counties participated in a two-part Bull Value Assessment Program or "BVAP." This University of Kentucky Extension Program encourages producers to reevaluate how they make bull buying decisions. Navigating complicated sale catalogs and evaluating Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) can be difficult and the auction itself can be very intimidating. The BVAP program provides a no risk, worry free environmen
