Washington County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2017

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

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	106	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	54	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	11	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	3	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	3	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

1011.1)

106

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

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011.3)

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

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

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

Success Stories

Tobacco Settlement Money Continues To Help Farmers

Author: James Morgeson

Major Program: Beef

Washington County's portion of the 2017 Tobacco Settlement funds was $168,000.  The local Agriculture Development Board voted to use $102,000 for the local CAIP program and $65,000 for the Next Generation Farmer Program.  Each program was facilitated by the Washington County Cattlemen's Group and was a 50/50 cost share.  Farmers participating in the CAIP program spent $3000 and received $1500 while those in the Next Generation Program spent $5000 and received $2500.  