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

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

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	5	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	5	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	5	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)	5	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

Master Cattleman

Author: Nicole Rhein

Major Program: Beef

The Master Cattleman Program is the flagship educational program for Kentucky cattle producers. It incorporates all phases of beef production into an intensive educational effort challenging Kentucky beef producers to be competitive and successful. Participants receive 40 hours of classroom instruction divided equally among 10 topic areas: Management skills for the beef business Forage production and utilization Nutrition for optimum production Environmental stewardshipIndust