Describe the Issue or Situation.

Farmers and landowners need to continually be shown proven land management practices for the health of livestock, forages, grain crops, and the soil. New innovative technology and practices that research has shown to work needs to be presented in an unbiased manner so that individuals can make good proper decisions.

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).

University of Kentucky specialist were secured for presentations after the cooperating farming and the Field Day Committee agreed upon five educational tour stops. Specialists were instructed to give a 20 minute talk with questions at the end. Demonstrations were included in their allotted time. Also, a lunch was provided at the conclusion of the morning during which Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler spoke on agriculture in Kentucky.

Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.

The Ag Field Day is designed to educate farmers and landowners as well as inform public officials on what the Extension Office does in the community, as well as present research based unbiased information to participants. One hundred fifty nine people attended

Other partners (if applicable)

The Ag Field Day is a collaboration with the Meade County Conservation District. Other groups that are involved and help plan and implement the event are the Meade County Cattlemen's Association, the Farm Bureau Young Farmers, and the Midway Homemaker Club. 

Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.

Participants gained knowledge in the market outlook for cow calf operations, the advantages of fertilizing pastures in the fall, new technology in grain crop production, research on soil bio amendments, upcoming soil conservation programs. Evaluation showed that most participants learned at least one management practice that they would immediately implement on their own farm.