McCreary County Beef Cattle Educational Programs 

Importance: In the latest US Agriculture Statistics Beef Cattle accounted for fifty eight percent of the Agriculture Income for McCreary County Farmers. 

Educational Program: Monthly educational programs related to Beef Cattle Production was held. Programs presented were: Fall Calving, Stockpiling Fescue, NRCS Programs, Vehicle Enforcement, Private Pesticide Certification, UK Extension Vet, Kentucky Beef Network, FSA Programs, Direct Marketing of Beef to Consumers and Herd Bull Selection

Role of Extension: The Extension Agent led a discussion with the local Cattleman’s Association concerning the programs, they selected the topics, and the Extension Agent secured the presenters.  

Impact: 

The following questions were asked on an end of program year survey.

1. Should we continue the monthly Educational Programs? Yes  100%  No  0% 
2. Have you made any changes in your operation since attending educational programs? Yes 64%  No 36%

If you answered yes what have you changed?

Cattle Waters (3)                             Minerals (2)                              Controlled calving season (2)                 Bulk feed bin

Pasture rotation                               Better care of calves                Added Scales                                          Better Vaccination Program

Proper Fertilizing                             Better weaning techniques

         3. Please list any other Extension programs, not related to beef cattle, you would like presented in 2018/19.

Migrant Worker Requirements (2)         Meat Processing (2)              Any Farming related topic           Cooking Beef program

Safety                                                     Haylage                                 Pink Eye                                     Other Illnesses

          4. Please list any beef cattle related programs you would like presented in 2018/19.

Farm Safety (4)                                Animal Health (3)                               Basic Nutrition (3)                                     Required Minerals (3) 

Feed Quality (2)                               Veterinarian speaker (2)                    Burkeman feed from London (2)               Vaccinations (2)

Pasture Care                                    Parasite Control                                Any cattle related topic                               Care at calving

Field Trip                                          Field Trip to Green County

          5. Other Comments: 

The Extension Service does a great job 

Extension is a valuable asset to our community

Thank you Greg for all you do

Extension is a great program

Really enjoy all the programs, speakers and what is being done

Evaluation Method: Participants were given a written survey at the end of the program year.