Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 5 |
Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs |
| 1011.2) | 10 |
Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices |
| 1011.3) | 10 |
Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation |
| 1011.4) | 5 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 2 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Author: Bryce Roberts
Major Program: Beef
Educating local beef producers is a high priority in Spencer County. According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, total beef animal sales yearly in the combined counties totals nearly $25 million, emphasizing the need for beef producers to take herd management and marketing decisions seriously. Increasing consumer demand for locally sourced protein and Spencer County’s proximity to urban markets in Louisville, provide incentives for producers to seek out new ways to add value to thei
