Success StoryMaster Cattleman Program



Master Cattleman Program

Author: April Wilhoit

Planning Unit: Fleming County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Adapting to Changing Agricultural Markets

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Eight beef producers from Fleming County participated in the 2018 Master Cattleman Program.  The collaborative effort between the five counties of the Buffalo Trace area saw a total attendance of 29 attendees.  The program lasted 10 weeks with a variety of topics dealing with cattle management.  One local farm supply store sent 5 of their employees to the trainings for employee training.     






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