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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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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryBeef Improvement Annual Meeting



Beef Improvement Annual Meeting

Author: Brittany Brewer

Planning Unit: Scott County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Youth and Adults Agriculture and Natural Resources Education, Adaptation, & Sustainability

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Scott County Extension Office hosted the Annual Beef Improvement Meeting. Facilitated by the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent we had a record breaking number of attendees. 68 cattle farmers and their families came together for a night of education and fellowship. One of the largest crowds to attend a meeting since COVID. VitaFerm's Ty McGuire talked about the importance of minerals and supplements in cattle diets. He discussed different management practices that can be used to implement minerals and supplements. Members also held a business meeting. Officers were elected, board members were nominated, and delegates were chosen to go to the State Kentucky Cattle Association Annual Meeting. Members were elated to gather back together as a group! 






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