Washington County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1072 - Forages
1072.6) 3

Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials  

1072.1) 152

Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation

1072.2) 53

Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species

1072.3) 27

Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage  

1072.4) 5

Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan

1072.5) 112

Number of producers who used temporary fencing  

1072.7) 2

Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing



Success Stories

Hooray for Hay Day

Author: Taylor Graves

Major Program: Forages

Hooray for Hay Day

The Hay Day Field Day was a successful event that saw the participation of over 50 individuals, all with a shared interest in hay production. The event was an opportunity for attendees to engage in discussions and presentations on various topics related to hay production and marketing. Attendees learned about effective marketing strategies for hay, including different avenues to reach buyers and optimize sales. Additionally, there was a focus on establishing and managing alfalfa crops, covering

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