Johnson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 9 |
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) | 2 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 16 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 7 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
New Farmers Build Feeding Program
Author: Brian Jeffiers
Major Program: Beef
The key to building a healthy and profitable beef herd is to build a strong forage program. When one local farm family sought help from Extension in improving their herd's health and productivity, their hay was a key starting point. The county extension agent collected samples of the various hay stockpiles on the farm and submitted them to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's forage testing facility. The results revealed deficiencies in protein that the family was not adequately comp
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