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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

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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




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryMaster Cattlemen Creates Positive Change for East KY Farmers



Master Cattlemen Creates Positive Change for East KY Farmers

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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