Mason County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





1011 - Beef
1011.3) 2

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

1011.4) 5

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5) 15

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

1011.1) 3

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

1011.2) 5

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices



Success Stories

Farm School for Women

Author: Tad Campbell

Major Program: Beef

The Buffalo Trace Agriculture and Horticulture Agents hosted the annual Farm School for Women Program with four evening sessions dealing with diversification and production practices.  Sessions included management and arrangement of a cut flower operation, pasture dangers for beef cows, chute-side beef quality assurance, and agriculture profitability.   The hands-on meetings allowed the 22 women to gain knowledge through participation with the activities.  Participants learned wha

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Fence-line Weaning for Lower Stress

Author: Tad Campbell

Major Program: Beef

The weaning process for cattle is a stressful time for young calves.  The stress can lead to other problems such as respiratory infections, depression, unease, and constant walking which leads to lower returns over costs associated with those problems.  Mason County has held an on-farm demonstration for two years with implementation of fence-line weaning project.  The Mason County Extension Service, UK Beef specialist team, and local producers have implanted the project to provide

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