Monroe County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1016 - Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals
1016.16) 29

Number of  producers who adopted practices in animal nutrition

1016.17) 20

Number of producers who improved facilities and /or handling for flock/herd, including protection from predators

1016.18) 0

Number of producers who demonstrated proper use and maintenance of shearing equipment

1016.19) 5

Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for meat animals

1016.111) 0

Number of producers who developed a marketing plan for wool / fiber

1016.122) 20

Number of producers who made changes to parasite treatment program

1016.1) 110

Number of people who gained information on small ruminant operations including animal health, nutrition, breeding/ genetics, facilities and handling, environmental impact, and/or business management and marketing

1016.14) 35

Number of producers who adopted practices to maintain or improve animal health - including parasites

1016.13) 0

Number of producers who used Extension information to improve quality or quantity of dairy production

1016.12) 25

Number of producers using Extension information to improve genetics and reproduction

1016.11) 0

Number of producers who used Extension business management resources or tools to make decisions



Success Stories

Sheep Field Day

Author: Kevin Lyons

Major Program: Small Ruminants (includes sheep, goats) and Exotic animals

With changes in Kentucky agriculture over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of farmers and rural residents who are raising sheep, goats, or both. Many others are considering entering small ruminant production. Due to the need for sound production and marketing information for our clientele, the ANR Agents of the W7 and W8 Extension areas helped host the KY Sheep and Wool Producers Association Field Day.The KYSWPA invited Extension to collaborate with them on their annu

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