Author: Courtney Jenkins
Planning Unit: Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs
Major Program: Beef
Plan of Work: Promoting Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyles and Communities
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Beef cattle operations are the economic backbone of agriculture in central Eastern Kentucky. In light of recent market fluctuations, excessive wet weather conditions, and narrowing income margins, the Breathitt, Elliott, Magoffin, Morgan and Wolfe County ANR agents hosted the Master Cattlemen Program. The goal of the program is to increase the overall profitability of beef producers through intensive classroom training. Fifty farmers - including twenty-two females and five new farmers - completed 10 three hour weekly sessions taught by Extension Specialists.
Practice changes as a direct result of the information presented include:
*Incorporating new seeding for better pastures.
*Eliminating bull costs and increasing genetic quality by implementing AI program.
*Understanding market reports.
*Reducing vaccination costs but improving herd health.
*Saving hay and feed costs through forage testing and balancing rations.
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