Nicholas County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2019

Nicholas County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020

1011 - Beef
1011.3)	23	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	31	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	0	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls
1011.1)	0	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	0	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

1011 - Beef

1011.3)

Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation

1011.4)

Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques

1011.5)

Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011.1)

Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs

1011.2)

Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices

Success Stories

BQCA Certifications

Author: Lindsay Arthur

Major Program: Beef

The Beef Quality & Care Assurance (BQCA) Program’s mission is to maximize consumer confidence in and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer’s attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness and quality of beef and beef products through the use of science, research and education initiatives. BQCA is valuable because it:Shows commitment to food safety and qualitySafeguards public image of beef and dairy industryUpholds consumer confidence in va