Garrard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 6 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 20 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 23 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 47 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 15 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
CPH-45
Author: Jay Hettmansperger
Major Program: Beef
The beef cattle market prices have been fluctuating and declining over the past year making profits hard to come by. Garrard County beef producers have been using value added sales such as CPH-45 to increase their profits over just taking the cattle to traditional markets. The 6 producers that marketed through the CPH-45 sale have reported an increase in prices due to following the value added protocols used in the CPH-45 program. The program calls for the farmer to follow vaccinatio
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