Knox County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 75 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 85 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 85 |
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 |
Success Stories
Cumberland Gap Beef Cattle Conference
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, KY; Lee, Wise, and Scott Counties, VA; and Claiborne and Hancock Counties, TN held the first 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, 33 evaluations were retu
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