Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 244 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.2) | 73 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.3) | 101 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.4) | 43 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.5) | 58 |
Number of producers who improved and/or used temporary fencing |
| 1072.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.7) | 46 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
Success Stories
Sold! The Tri-County Hay & Straw Auction
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Forages
Tri-County Hay & Straw Auction has expanded from the original Metcalfe, Monroe & Barren Counties to all of the West 8 counties as well as agents for KY State University. The annual event has become somethings that both buyers and sellers of hay and straw have come to depend on. The auction system of selling hay allows the supply and demand to accurately drive the market. In fact, the Tri County Hay & Straw Auction allows all producers to get an idea of the value of
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