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





1011 - Beef
1011.1) 160

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

1011.2) 100

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3) 150

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

1011.4) 120

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5) 100

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



Success Stories

Winter Beef Series

Author: Jessica Barnes

Major Program: Beef

The beef industry is a large part of Harrison County and many of the clients that I have through Extension have some type of cattle operation on their farm.  With that being said many producers ask about having beef classes throughout the winter months. In the past we have always done about two courses throughout the winter on beef related issues. This past winter, I decided to hold a Winter Beef Series that included 4 different classes held every Monday evening for 4 weeks. These classes w

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Beef IRM Program

Author: Jessica Barnes

Major Program: Beef

I was approached by Ben Crites a little over a year ago asking if there might be any producers in Harrison County that would be willing to participate in the Beef IRM Program.  I identified 4 producers, Megan Baxter, Matthew Brown, Phil Terhune, and the Harrison County FFA School Farm that were excited to learn more about the program.  So far we have worked the cattle on all of the farms except one and all of the producers have learned something new and tried something new that they ha

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