Success StoryBeef Conference



Beef Conference

Author: Keenan Bishop

Planning Unit: Franklin County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Increase best practices for urban ag, nat res, & local food systems

Outcome: Initial Outcome

ANR agents and Beef Specialist together plan the annual KY Beef Conference held in Lexington at the Fayette County Extension Office. The conference is sponsored by 14 vendors, many of which have display or informational booths. The theme is centered on economics and used as a tool for making production decisions in the upcoming year. Speakers range from UK Specialists to nationally known authorities (CattleFax, NCBA).

On the first clear dry day in weeks over 100 beef producers attended from 25 counties, half of which have come for four or more years. 18 report that they plan to make changes to their operation based on the knowledge they learned at the conference. 63 attendees reported that they implemented decisions as a result of attending the Kentucky Beef Conference.

Some of the comments made were: "Great Facilities, Good info, Knowledgeable Speakers, Great conference, Dr. Burdine is a great speaker, Enjoy this meeting more than any other, Excellent program".

                         






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