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





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 314

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

1011.2) 314

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3) 314

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

1011.4) 314

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5) 314

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



Success Stories

Pasture Walk at Ellison Farm

Author: Samantha Anderson

Major Program: Beef

Pasture Walk at Ellison Farm

The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association reports that the Commonwealth is home to 38,000 cattle farms with an average herd size of 27 head. The majority of these farms are family owned. In cooperation with University of Kentucky Extension Associate Professor, Forage Specialist, Dr. Chris Teutsch, and Graves County producer Mary Ann Ellison, the Graves County Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Education hosted an educational Pasture Walk.Producer Mary Ann Ellison provided an introducti

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Purchase Area Cattlemen's Association Summer Tour

Author: Samantha Anderson

Major Program: Beef

Purchase Area Cattlemen's Association Summer Tour

While the Purchase area is typically noted for excellence in row crop production, the livestock industry still plays a vital role in the farm portfolio. In Graves County, cattle and calves accounted for 7,462 ($1000) in sales according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Samantha Anderson, worked in partnership with the Purchase Area Cattlemen’s Associations to lead a summer tour throughout the Bluegrass Region.Purchase Area Cattlemen&r

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