Following two years of COVID and still seeing a need for more education for cattle farmers in the tri-state region agents from Harlan, Bell and Knox Counties, Kentucky: Lee, Wise, and Scott Counties, VA: and Claiborne and Hancock Counties, TN held in the fifth Cumberland Gap Cattle Conference. 

     The goal was to address the needs and to update cattle farmers on economics of fertilizer, feeding byproducts, Theileria and Asian longhorn tick and four hands on classes pertaining to fire ants, EPD's, Toxic Plants and ear implants. 

     Of the 90 in attendance, 40 evaluations were returned. Those evaluations suggested that the event was a success and future conferences were suggested. Every farmer stated that they have a better understanding of how their managements affects the economics of their operation. 90% state the would do soil samples on all fields and crops to know what was actually needed. 95% said they gained knowledge and understanding of feeding byproducts, 65% states they had no knowledge of the Asian Longhorn tick and Fire Ants. 90% states they feel more confident in identifying toxic plants and administering ear implants. At least 75 % of farmers in attendance listed several management changes they plan to make because of what they learned at  the conference. Feedback also suggested that another conference will be held. One farmer stated "where could you go to hear speakers from three state universities?", While another wrote, "presenters were very knowledgeable and did a great job. " Of those in attendance, all state they would attend again.