Madison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1082 - Ag Marketing
1082.1) 80

Number of producers reporting increased knowledge of insurance products available for risk management

1082.2) 0

Number of producers reporting a reduction in risk level from use of insurance products

1082.3) 15

Number of producers reporting an increase in knowledge of futures and options as a risk management strategy

1082.4) 0

Number of producers reporting a reduction in risk levels from using futures and options as a risk management strategy

1082.5) 90

Number of producers reporting an increase in general marketing knowledge

1082.6) 5

Number of producers incorporating increased marketing knowledge into their operations



Success Stories

Richmond CPH-45 Sale

Author: Brandon Sears

Major Program: Ag Marketing

The annual Richmond CPH-45 feeder calf sale was held at the Bluegrass Stockyards of Richmond LLC on December 11th, 2018.  With assistance from the KY Beef Network, KY Department of Agriculture, Bluegrass Stockyards of Richmond, and nearby Cooperative Extension Agents, the Madison County Extension ANR agent provided leadership and coordinated receiving cattle for the sale. Approximately 28 field inspections of cattle were made, two BQA trainings provided and assistance was given in ear

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