Grayson County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2017

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

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	4	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	3	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	0	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	4	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	203	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

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

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3)

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

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

203

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

Success Stories

Growing Grayson County Beef Field Day

Author: Whitney Carman

Major Program: Beef

Based on the 2012 Census of Agriculture, beef production in Grayson County makes up over 52% of total animal sales. Therefore, beef (and forage) education continues to be a top priority for the Grayson County Cooperative Extension Service. Grayson County Cattlemen’s and Grayson County Cooperative Extension Service have had a long standing partnership with beef and forage field days in the county. This year was no different, however the two parties decided to incorporate more educational op