Graves County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
1011 - Beef | ||
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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
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
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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