Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.6) | 5 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.1) | 150 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.2) | 150 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.3) | 10 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.4) | 25 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.5) | 100 |
Number of producers who used temporary fencing |
| 1072.7) | 5 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Forages
In 2020 our local Cattlemen’s chapter decided to reform their Chapter and separate from the larger “Purchase Area” group so that they could offer more in county activities. I have partnered with them to provide the educational component to their meetings. This year we have seen a tremendous increase in attendance at meetings and events. I assisted them in their first ever “Hay Bowl” this summer and collected over 40 hay samples in a two week time span from 15 differ
