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





1012 - Dairy
1012.1) 300

Number of cows impacted by practices adopted that improve cow comfort, promote structural soundness/prevented lameness, and/or decrease somatic cell count of milk

1012.2) 50

Number of cows impacted by practices adopted relating to improved information systems

1012.3) 300

Number of heads impacted by practices adopted that improved feeding management, nutrition or development of dairy calves and/or heifers

1012.4) 300

Number of heads impacted by practices adopted to improve feed production, herd management and/or feeding of lactating dairy cows

1012.5) 300

Number of heads impacted by practices adopted to improve feed production, herd management and/or feeding of dry cows

1012.6) 75

Number of cows impacted by practices adopted that improve reproductive efficiency

1012.7) 80

Number of producers that adopted practices that improve environmental quality

1012.8) 100

Number of underserved, non-traditional and/or limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals trained or reached with dairy educational programs



Success Stories

A Win for Families and Farms

Author: Matthew Futrell

Major Program: Dairy

A Win for Families and Farms

A Win for Families and FarmsCovid-19 will be a phrase that is remembered for many years to come.  Much like the plagues of past, the Corona Virus has challenged our generation to overcome many new circumstances and develop new ways of surviving and conducting business.  As with any plague, it’s not so much about what didn’t happen, but the things that were done to be prosperous in times of hardship.  2020 will prove to be one of those years that shows the strength of t

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