Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1012 - Dairy
1012.2) 0

Number of underserved, non-traditional and/or limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals trained or reached with dairy educational programs (including Amish and Mennonite farmers)

1012.1) 25

Number of producers who increased knowledge and understanding of dairy management and/or production through Extension newsletters, social media, programs, and field days  

1012.4) 2

Number of producers who maintained or improved herd quality and health including nutrition and/or milk management/mastitis control

1012.3) 2

Number of producers who made business management changes in dairy operations such as genetics and/or reproduction, business management  and/or facilities

1012.5) 0

Number of cows in herd with improved health, well-being, quality of milk and/or quantity of milk



Success Stories

Dairy: Farm to Fridge

Author: Linda McClanahan

Major Program: Dairy

The NEP Assistant partnered with the ANR agent, Southland Dairy, The Dairy Alliance, and Mercer County Elementary School to teach 586 students about the importance of dairy in their diet. Students were taught about the dairy section of MyPlate, serving sizes, and nutrition facts for various dairy products. In addition, agriculture information was shared so students could learn about where milk and other dairy products come from, how farmers take care of their cows and how milk gets from the cow

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