Wayne County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2019

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

1011 - Beef
1011.3)	30	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	35	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	25	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls
1011.1)	50	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	40	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011 - Beef

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

1011.1)

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

Success Stories

Group Purchasing Beef IRM mineral

Author: Glen Roberts

Major Program: Beef

Collaborators: UK Beef IRM Nutrition Specialists, KY Farm Bureau Federation, Wayne County Farm Bureau Federation, ANR Agent Glen Roberts, KSU Small Farm Assistant, and Wayne County Cattlemen`s Association mineral committeeSituation: After attending Master Cattlemen and other beef nutrition educational sessions taught by University of KY Beef nutrition specialists Wayne County Cattlemen became aware of the need to purchase better minerals for their cowherds. They also learned that they could save