Describe the Issue or Situation.

Farmers are needing information and research to show them how beneficial forages can be and how to save time and money by properly planning and caring for forages they produce. 

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

This program reached 110 farmers/agricultural workers in Marion, Nelson and Washington and other Central KY counties. I worked with Makers Mark Distillery in Loretto and KY Forages and Grasslands Council. I was approached by KFGC to host a forage field day. One of the KFGC members is also a contractor with sheep at the Makers Mark farm. He helped to plan the event there along with the Makers Mark farm manager. This program taught farmers about rotational grazing, regenerative agriculture and soil health. I also worked with Dr. Chris Teutsch, Dr. Jimmy Henning and Dr. Ray Smith. This field day event was published in the Farmers Pride Newspaper in the October 3rd issue. 

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

62 White males , 1 hispanic male, 38 white females 

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.

This program impacted the lives of central Kentucky farmers by connecting them with resources and giving them ideas they can implement on their farms and also showed them what Makers Mark, a world renowned distillery, is doing in Marion County for the benefit of agriculture.