Success Story2024 Winter School



2024 Winter School

Author: Levi Berg

Planning Unit: Clark County CES

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Plan of Work: Horticulture, Livestock, Forages, Agriculture

Outcome: Initial Outcome

According to the 2017 Ag Census, Clark County have over 800 farms and around $34,028,000 in agricultural sales with livestock sales equaling 55% of total sales. Also Clark county has 14,576 households according to the 2019 census. With this knowledge, the Clark County Extension Office worked to hold the 2024 Winter School. The purpose of the 2024 Winter School was to hold a three day series covering bull selection, hay storage, pasture fertilization, pond construction, feed and water structures, and insect id/control. Sessions were taught by the Clark County Extension Agents, UK Extension Specialist, and Natural Resource Conservation Service employees. Meals were provided by the Clark County Farm Bureau, Clark County Extension, and the Clark County Cattlemens Association. A total of over 300 in attendance over the three sessions which is a 25% increase in participants from the 2023 Winter School. Participants were excited to learn how they could make their businesses more profitable, and earn their educational credit for County Agricultural Improvement Program.






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