Extension
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| 1012 - Dairy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1012.1) | 28 |
Number of producers who increased knowledge and understanding of dairy management and/or production through Extension newsletters, social media, programs, and field days |
| 1012.2) | 2 |
Number of underserved, non-traditional and/or limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals trained or reached with dairy educational programs (including Amish and Mennonite farmers) |
| 1012.3) | 3 |
Number of producers who made business management changes in dairy operations such as genetics and/or reproduction, business management and/or facilities |
| 1012.4) | 2660 |
Number of producers who maintained or improved herd quality and health including nutrition and/or milk management/mastitis control |
| 1012.5) | 2660 |
Number of cows in herd with improved health, well-being, quality of milk and/or quantity of milk |
Author: Nick Roy
Major Program: Dairy
In Adair County, the dairy industry produce $13.2 million dollars in products each year. Mastitis not only reduces milk quality, but also results in a reduction in the amount of milk produced and sold from the farm. In 2020, the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service launched the Adair County Milk Quality Initiative (ACMQI) to improve milk quality among Adair County dairy farms.26 of the Adair County dairy farms (93%) opted to participate in the ACMQI program. The first step of t
