Nelson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 300 |
Number of people who gained knowledge of forage production, management and/or profitability which could include species, best management practices for species, forage harvest and storage, pasture renovation |
| 1072.2) | 150 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.3) | 50 |
Number of producers who used Extension recommendations to improve quality of haylage/silage storage |
| 1072.4) | 10 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented a grazing plan |
| 1072.5) | 25 |
Number of producers who improved and/or used temporary fencing |
| 1072.6) | 10 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.7) | 4 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
Success Stories
Hay Contest
Author: Robert Smith
Major Program: Forages
The first annual forage contest in Nelson County, KY, highlights the community’s growing focus on producing, evaluating, and improving forage quality through scientific testing. This initiative, a collaboration between the Nelson County Soil Conservation and Nelson County Beef Cattle Association, aimed to bring awareness to forage nutrient content and help farmers optimize their feeding strategies.Key Highlights:Purpose and ProcessObjective: To objectively assess hay quality across partici
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