Crittenden County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 5 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 6 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 8 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 12 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 0 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Beef Cattle Series
Author: Dee Heimgartner
Major Program: Beef
Crittenden County has 15% of total farmland being used for pasture and 30% of market value of products sold is from livestock sales according to 2017 Census Of Agriculture. The need for educational programming for beef producers spurred Crittenden County ANR Agent to host several meetings geared to the livestock industry.Small meeting with neighbors and fellow cattle producers can result in partnerships and knowledge sharing. That is what Crittenden County ANR Agent Dee Heimgartner planned on wh
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