Fayette County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1011 - Beef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1011.1) | 30 |
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) | 10 |
Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques |
| 1011.5) | 10 |
Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls |
Success Stories
Kentucky Beef Conference
Author: Nicholas Carter
Major Program: Beef
Over the past 17 years the Kentucky Beef Conference has been held at the Fayette County Extension Office. It has been planned mainly by Agriculture Agents from District 4 Extension Area with a few from other Districts along with Beef Cattle and Economic Specialist from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. This regional program has mainly focused on marketing overviews and looking at long term trends of the industry. With the support of several long time Business Community Sponsors
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Elite Heifer Sale
Author: Nicholas Carter
Major Program: Beef
Fayette and Scott County ANR Agents partnered to cover the needs of the Bourbon County Elite Heifer Sale in the absence of an ANR agent. Prior to the sale, agents divided and conquered to have a presence at the heifer screenings with Tim Dietrich, KDA marketing specialist, to ensure that heifers were bred, identified as natural- bred or artificially inseminated, tagged correctly, met pelvic size measurements, and were high enough quality to be consigned in the sale. Agents also met with the cons
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