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





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 2

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

1011.2) 0

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) 0

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5) 0

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



Success Stories

Cumberland Gap Cattle Conference

Author: Jeremy Williams

Major Program: Beef

Although cattle numbers may be small in Harlan County, producers still need educational opportunities to improve their herds.  Therefore, the Harlan County Cooperative Extension Service joined efforts with Knox and Bell Counties in Kentucky, three counties in Virginia and three counties in Tennessee to create the Cumberland Gap Cattle Conference.  The third annual Cumberland Gap Cattle Conference brought together specialists from the University of Kentucky, Virginia Tech, Uni

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