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

Bath County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	10	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	25	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	30	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	40	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	30	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

beef production and management

Author: Robert Amburgey

Major Program: Beef

A major emphasis this year has been on improving livestock management within the county.  The goal this year has been focused on improved grazing strategies and pasture utilization.  To accomplish ths, the Bath County Extension office participated in a number of educational programs focused on grazing and promoted a number of statewide efforts on the subject.  The All About Beef program  was conducted early on to act as a mini master cattlemen with limited sessions focused on