Meade County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 15 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 62 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 23 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 52 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 22 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
"Grow Your Own" Beef Project
Author: Andy Mills
Major Program: Beef
Over the last few years the youth market beef project has been in decline in numbers of youth participating. One reason for this decline is the trend in which the project has gone to where it is more of a competition than a learning experience. Competition is healthy. However, it seems some parents tend to want their child to win at any expense. Therefore, families that can afford it tend to scour the U.S. to find the "best" show animal at no matter the price tag. This goes against the
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