Extension
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| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
| 1072.5) | 0 |
Number of producers who improved and/or used temporary fencing |
| 1072.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.2) | 0 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.1) | 101 |
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 |
Author: Chelsea Sapp
Major Program: Forages
Describe the Issue or Situation.Farmers are needing information and research to show them how beneficial forages can be and how to save time and money by properly planning and caring for forages they produce. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).This program reached 110 farmers/agricultural workers in Marion, Nelson and Washington and other Central KY counties. I worked with Makers Mark Distillery in Loretto and KY Forages and Grasslands Counci
