Bell 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) | 20 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 20 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 5 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 2 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
2018 Cumberland Gap Beef Conference
Author: Stacy White
Major Program: Beef
The Cumberland Gap region has a sizeable cattle industry. Due to the geographical location and resources, it is often hard for producers to attend conferences and other larger Extension Programs. With the creation of Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the area now has facilities to hold such events. Producers travel between the Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia to obtain resources and often farm in more than one state. Collaborating with the adj
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