Oldham County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2017

Oldham County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018

1011 - Beef
1011.1)	11	Number of producers who reported improved record keeping practices as a result of Extension programs
1011.2)	21	Number of producers reporting changed or improved pasture management practices
1011.3)	0	Number of producers who reported saving money or reducing cost of operation
1011.4)	10	Number of producers who now practice efficient reproduction techniques
1011.5)	11	Number of producers who implement a crossbreeding program and utilize Expected Progeny Difference when selecting bulls

1011 - Beef

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

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

Success Stories

Beef Producers Learn Practices to Strengthen Production Efficiency

Author: Traci Johnson

Major Program: Beef

Educational programs that strengthen agriculture production skills are a continued priority identified by the Oldham County Extension and Agriculture Councils.  In Oldham County, pasture makes up one-third of available farmland and provides grazing for livestock.  Livestock are important to Oldham County’s economy, with cattle alone representing over 2.4 million dollars in sales in 2012, according to the last Census of Agriculture.  Cattle numbers have remained steady since