Success StoryKSU 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop July 24, 2024; 6pm - Location Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm – Topic: Summer Grazing and Forage Management



KSU 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop July 24, 2024; 6pm - Location Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm – Topic: Summer Grazing and Forage Management

Author: Edwin Chavous

Planning Unit: Franklin County CES

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome


Describe the Issue or Situation.

Title: KSU 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop July 24, 2024; 6pm – Location Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm
Topic: Summer Grazing and Forage Management

Issue: Limited Resource Minority producers received technical information Summer Grazing and Forage Management for beef cattle.


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

For a two hour period Limited Resource Minority producers received research based information on Summer Grazing and Forage Management for beef cattle.


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

Limited Resource Minority producers.  Total attendance 13


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 information will benefit underserved communities, families, farmers, individuals, and youth to improve their quality of life with state- of-the-art, research-based agricultural educational information and increase overall farm income.  


Authors: Edwin W. Chavous, KSU Small Farm Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Kentucky State University .







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