Knott County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2017

Knott County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	8	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	3	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	6	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	4	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	3	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3)

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

Success Stories

East KY beef cattle farmers increase revenue through new extension project.

Author: Chadwick Conway

Major Program: Beef

The Eastern Kentucky Integrated Reproduction Management Program was designed by the University of Kentucky Beef Extension Specialist Program to improve beef production in Eastern Kentucky. The Knott County Extension Agriculture Agent recruited three different cow/calf farmers to participate in the program. After two years in the program all three operations now have a controlled calving season. Also, the new opportunities and the ideas they acquired have enabled them to increase additional pound