Extension
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| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 80 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 30 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 90 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 15 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 90 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Beef
Henry County, like many other former tobacco dependent counties, has had a renewed push towards beef production. According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, Henry County has nearly $1,000,000 in beef animal sales yearly. However, the average farmer age is ­­­­­57.6 years old according to the National Agriculture Statistically Service, 2016, so the Henry County Extension wanted to find a way to encourage more youth to participate in raising beef. The Henry County Youth Best B
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Beef
Educating local producers is a high priority in Henry County. Showing them some of the many opportunities available to land owners wanting to raise beef cattle is the premise of these field days. Livestock is important to Henry County with pastureland making up 27.2 % of all land in the county and an inventory of 22,770 head of cattle, according to the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Because of the importance and prevalence of cattle production in this area, Agriculture Extension agents in Oldh
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Beef
According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, Henry County has almost $10,000,000 of cattle sales, and a cattle inventory of over 22,000 head. With this being said, cattle production is extremely important to the economic status of Henry Country. With this knowledge, the Henry County Cooperative Extension Service decide to work with the Shelby and Oldham Extension Offices to host the 2017 Master Cattlemen’s Series. The Master Cattlemen’s Series is a ten week beef education series cove
