Grant County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 225

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

1011.2) 1158

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3) 1158

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

1011.4) 118

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5) 654

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



Success Stories

Beef Quality and Care Series

Author: Chris Ammerman

Major Program: Beef

In recent years traditional livestock husbandry has come under attack by the media and special interest groups. A few bad actors have further perpetuated a negative mindset of modern livestock practices in the minds of consumers. Maintain a positive image of cattle farms and farm families in the mind of consumers is paramount for farmers to continue to realize all time market highs.Extension specialists and agents from the University of Kentucky collaborated with farmer leaders from ar

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Master Cattlemen

Author: Chris Ammerman

Major Program: Beef

The topography of northern Kentucky is will suited for the production of forage & livestock. As farmers look to diversify their farming operation, many logically consider the expansion of their cattle production.The Grant County Cooperative Extension Service in collaboration with the University of Kentucky Beef Integrated Resource Management Program, the Kentucky Beef Network, and Extension Service Offices in Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Carroll, Pendleton, and Owen counties conducted

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