Jessamine County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 5

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

1011.2) 50

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3) 10

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

1011.4) 28

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5) 14

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



Success Stories

Kentucky Beef Conference Provides Useful Tools

Author: Steven Musen

Major Program: Beef

With over 36,000 acres of pastureland and close proximity to several stockyards, USDA slaughter facilities and urban direct-marketing opportunities through specialty grocery outlets and farmers’ markets, Jessamine County is uniquely positioned to expand and enhance its already strong beef cattle industry. According to the USDA Census of Agriculture, Jessamine County has 238 farms producing beef cattle with a total of 15,570 cattle and calves sold with a total value of over $15 million each

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