Author: Nick Roy
Planning Unit: Adair County CES
Major Program: Beef
Plan of Work: Strengthening Adair County's Agriculture Industry
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
In Adair County, Beef and Dairy cattle generates just over $50 million dollars in revenue according to the 2022 Ag Census. Adoption of BQCA practices help to ensure consumers receive and quality and wholesome product. Furthermore, the National Premise ID program can help trace livestock in the event of a emergency and can aid in protecting farmer's livestock and investments.
During the month of April 2024, the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service focused efforts on BQCA certifications and enrolling farms in the USDA premise ID program. A series of educational programs where held in conjunction with the Adair County FFA, Adair County Cattlemen's Association, and Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
As a result of these efforts, 64 individuals where certified in BQCA, 40 of which where first time certifications. 51 farmer enrolled their operations in the USDA National Premise ID program.
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