Success StoryBeef Producers Benefit from Extension Programming



Beef Producers Benefit from Extension Programming

Author: Rebecca Konopka

Planning Unit: Carter County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Livestock and Forage Production and Marketing

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

According to the 2022 Ag Census there are over 10,000 head of cattle in Carter County, making beef cattle one of the largest agriculture commodities in the county.  Over the past year, the Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent for Carter County reached beef producers via programs, newsletters, farm visits and personal communications. Programs included six Northeast Area Livestock Association meetings, Farm & Family Field Day, Beef Palpation Clinic, Eden Shale Farm Tour, and Beef Quality Care & Assurance trainings.   The agent has provided research-based information and diagnostic services that address livestock health, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, facilities and handling, marketing, risk management, and leadership. A survey was conducted to determine the benefits of Extension to the Carter County beef producers. Of the 24 beef producers who responded to the survey,

50% improved genetics

33% practiced efficient reproduction techniques

58% demonstrated good animal health practices

75% adopted one or more best practices in forage production

58% improved or maintained farm management practices

45% improved equipment or facilities

16% increased profits, reduced expenses and/or reduced risk








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