Lawrence County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 1015 - Poultry/Small Flocks | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1015.14) | 40 |
Number of beginning farmers who implemented pastured poultry fencing and mobile housing |
| 1015.12) | 0 |
Number of potential or beginning producers who gained awareness about the National Poultry Improvement program (NPIP) |
| 1015.1) | 199 |
Number of producers who increased their knowledge on poultry health and nutrition |
| 1015.11) | 199 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge and understanding of pastured poultry for small and limited resource farmers |
Success Stories
Incubating Chicks
Author: Laura Maggard
Major Program: Poultry/Small Flocks
The Lawrence County Agriculture and Natural Resource (ANR) Extension Agent partnered with Lawrence County Farm Bureau to provide the preschool classes at Louisa West Elementary school supplies to incubate eggs. 4 classrooms were provided incubators and chicks. The ANR Agent and Farm Bureau employees went around to the classrooms to distribute supplies. The ANR agent did a lesson on how and why we incubate eggs. The chicken eggs were provided by University of Kentucky Poultry unit. Each classroom
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