Close Resources

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

Impacts

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryMaster Cattlemen



Master Cattlemen

Author: Joanna Coles

Planning Unit: Warren County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Livestock & Crop Production

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Kentucky is the largest cow and calf producing state east of the Mississippi River. Simpson, Allen, Warren and Logan Counties rely heavily on income from cattle with just shy of 60,000 beef cows located in this four county area according to the most recent county estimates from the USDA. Cattle producers in these four counties voiced a need for in-depth beef cattle educational programming to help increase profitability.  

Therefore, Extension Agents for Agriculture in the aforementioned counties offered the Master Cattleman Program. 35 producers enrolled in the program, which consisted of 10, 4-hour classroom sessions that focused on the following sessions: Management Skills, Forages, Nutrition, Facilities and Animal Behavior, Environmental Stewardship and Industry Issues, Genetics, Reproduction, Herd Health, End Product and Marketing and Profitability. The sessions were held in each of the participating counties to accommodate all participants. 

At the conclusion of the program, evaluations indicated that 100% of participants rated the program either “good” or “excellent”. The vast majority have expressed an interest in participating in the Advanced Master Cattleman Program to further increase knowledge and improve production practices.  






Stories by Joanna Coles


Utilizing Social Media to Expand Reach and Distribution of Educational Material

about a month ago by Joanna Coles

Social media represents a massive potential for outreach for the Cooperative Extension Service. Warr... Read More


Annie's Project: Empowering Farm Women

about 2 months ago by Joanna Coles

Women in agriculture play a vital role in farm operations, yet they often face unique challenges. Th... Read More


Stories by Warren County CES


Farm and Home Show: A Powerful Platform for Extension Outreach

about 12 hours ago by Joanna Coles

For over two decades, the Warren County Extension Service has partnered with the Farm and Home Show ... Read More


Empowering Kentucky Beef Producers Through Marketing Education and Media Outreach

about 4 days ago by Joanna Coles

With the rise of direct-to-consumer beef sales in Kentucky, local producers are presented with new o... Read More