Success StoryFarm Field Day Continues to Market Extension
Farm Field Day Continues to Market Extension
Author: Courtney Jenkins
Planning Unit: Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Plan of Work: Promoting Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyles and Communities
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Farm Field Days have proven to be great educational opportunities that foster awareness of the Cooperative Extension Service and market the mission of the University of Kentucky.
The Magoffin County Agricultural Development Council, in collaboration with the local Farm Bureau, Soil Conservation District, and Magoffin County FFA Chapter, planned and implemented the 2019 Farm Field Day in Magoffin County.
More than 150 people gathered at A&J Farm in Salyersville to learn about general beef herd health, forage testing, and utilizing drones on the farm. In addition, 27 attendees completed the Beef Quality and Care Assurance training, 12 of whom were new certifications!
Several farmers commented that the field day was the best they had been to in a long time, while many others were first-time participants who said they would definitely be returning in the future.
A teacher from the high school was also in attendance and is now working with UK Biosystems and Ag Engineering on a technology program for her students.
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