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





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 40

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

1011.2) 60

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3) 30

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

1011.4) 50

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5) 40

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



Success Stories

Master Cattleman Program

Author: Daniel Carpenter

Major Program: Beef

The Kentucky Heartland Master Cattlemen Program has had another successful year with 26 registered participants. The Cooperative Extension Services of LaRue, Hardin, and Meade Counties worked with UK Specialists to offer the Master Cattlemen Course to our producers to assist the cattle producers in our area with their operation. A total of 26 producers signed up and attended the Master Cattlemen Course offered. As a result of attending the program, 100% of the participants reported a gain of kno

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Beef Programs

Author: Daniel Carpenter

Major Program: Beef

Local cattlemen's association programs held this year included: Livestock Indemnity program through FSA, Feeder Cattle Marketing Decisions, Rejuvenating Rundown Pastures, Calving Management and Care, Soil Sampling and fertilization, Livestock Nutrition, Cattle handling and vaccine protocol field day, County Ag Investment Program, and Crop insurance options for hay and pasture. 88% said they attend local cattlemen's events to lean more about the cattle industry. 93% said that attendi

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