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

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

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	35	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	75	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	75	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	15	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	5	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

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

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

Spencer County Beef Production

Author: Bryce Roberts

Major Program: Beef

            In conjunction with the Louisville Area Beef Cattle Association, the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service sponsors 2 annual beef production meetings which are held in the spring and fall.  The Association works with the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent to solicit speakers from the University of Kentucky or industries related to beef production.  Each meeting averages 75-80 participants for each meeting.  During these meeting