Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 45 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 175 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 35 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 45 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 50 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Beef
Barren County is known as a cattle county. Barren County leads KY in both beef and dairy production. The producers in Barren County range from full time farmers to part time farmers to folks new to farming due to retirement and returning to the family farm. This is the case with Mr. Dennis. Mr. Dennis reached out to the Barren County Ag Agent to help him get a small commercial beef operation up and running after he returned to the family farm. Mr. Dennis returned to find the forage and infrastru
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Beef
South Central Kentucky is center of the beef production in Kentucky. Barren County is the largest beef producing county in Kentucky, and the largest beef producing county east of the Mississippi River. The influx of beef genetic improvement cost share dollars, funded by the County Agriculture Improvement Program, has drawn must attention to educating producers on making the best bull buying decisions for their individual operations. Barren County Extension cooperated with the
