Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1017 - Equine | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1017.1) | 45 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Author: Linda McClanahan
Major Program: Equine
In an effort to increase equine extension programming, the ANR agent served on a planning committee for the biennial Equine Summitt Committee. Previous summits have focused on research and teaching. Through discussion with equine faculty and agents, plans were developed to host 2 Equine Summits focused on equine extension work. The intent was to highlight some of the great work already happening in KY, determine current challenges and opportunities for equine extension work and
Author: Linda McClanahan
Major Program: Equine
The 2012 KY Equine Survey reported Mercer County ranking 10th in equine income and home to 580 equine operations. The ANR agent continues to issue a quarterly newsletter (Equine Express) that is now mailed to 153 people and meets regularly with the Fort Harrod Backcountry Horsemen. In addition ANR agents in the district collaborated to host the Annual Pastures Please! Workshop. Numerous survey responses indicated over the years this conference has led to increased profitab
