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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Success StoryGateway to The West & More - Cattlemen's Tour



Gateway to The West & More - Cattlemen's Tour

Author: Gary Hamilton

Planning Unit: Montgomery County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Production and Economic Challenges Facing Livestock Producers

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Association is a very active commodity group that is supported by the Extension Service. 18 of its 193 members conducted a very enjoyable and educational tour entitled "Gateway to the West and More. On this tour they visited the 3D Valley Farm in Depauw, Indiana ; The Budweiser Brewery; Gateway Arch National Park; Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum, The College of the Ozarks; Branson Auto and Farm Museum, a Branson Show; Graceland Tour; Beale Street; Loretta Lynn Ranch and Home; The Hermitage and the Bryant Brothers Family Farm in Springfield, TN. Along with many other sites. 100% of the group thoroughly enjoyed the tour, seeing and learning many things.






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