Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 70 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 80 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 80 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 60 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 80 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Beef
On October 19, 2018 a meeting was scheduled for the cattleman in Knox County to reactivate the Knox County Cattleman's Association. Since that time six monthly meetings have taken place with an average attendance of 35 and an educational program has been provided at each meeting. Since the first meeting, through a verbal evaluation 95% of the members have stated they have used information to make them more successful and profitable. As of this April meeting 50 members have paid membership to
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Beef
Seeing a need for more education for cattle farmers in the tri-state region agents from Harlan, Bell and Knox Counties, Kentucky; Lee, Wise, and Scott Counties, VA; and Claiborne and Hancock Counties, TN held the fourth annual Cumberland Gap Cattle Conference.The goal was to address the needs and to update cattle farmers on new federal regulation changes as well as topics of body conditioning and scoring, minerals, disease prevention and management. Of those in attendance, 40 evaluations we
