Perry County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1072 - Forages | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1072.1) | 60 |
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) | 27 |
Number of people who made decisions based on Extension research including interseeding clover/legume, using cover crops and/or alternate forage species |
| 1072.3) | 25 |
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) | 6 |
Number of producers who used temporary fencing |
| 1072.6) | 2 |
Number of producers who conducted on-farm demonstrations or applied research trials |
| 1072.7) | 3 |
Number of producers who planted or started using any alternative forage for grazing |
Success Stories
Foarage Workshop and Equipment Demostration
Author: Charles May
Major Program: Forages
This spring the Perry County Extension Service teamed up with Meade Tractor of Hazard, the Mountain Cattlemen Association, Kentucky Cattlemen Association and UK Extension Forage Specialists, to conduct a forage event and equipment demonstration. The event was held at the Perry County Extension Service Annex. This event was developed as a response to the July 28, 2022, eastern Kentucky flood. It was an educational event that instructed forage producers how t
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Improving Hay Quality for the Producer and Consumer in Eastern Kentucky
Author: Charles May
Major Program: Forages
Producing high quality hay has been at the forethought of many hay and livestock producers in Eastern Kentucky. Over recent years a large percentage of our primary hay ground has been affected and/or damaged by flood waters. Experiencing this has led to specialist, agents, area equipment representatives and producers to join together to establish a program to educate area producers on ways the quality of the hay can be improved through the use of proper techniques and equipment. On June 1,2023 H
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