Between 2007 and 2012, the number of farms in Boyle county has declined but the acres of farm land has increased with 38.8% as pasture land. 77% of agriculture products sold in Boyle county is livestock sales, predominately cattle and calves. Boyle county ANR agent worked with agents in Garrard, Lincoln, and Mercer counties and specialists from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment. The Master Cattleman program consists of ten 3-hour sessions with topics related to selection, reproduction, genetics, animal health, and cattle handling. The program was attended by 37 producers of which 11 were from Boyle county. 3 of the 11 are new extension clients. The 11 Boyle county producers earned their Master Cattlemen Certification by exhibiting their knowledge and skills throughout the program. Since the program, the producers are using information they gained to make decisions for their operations. They have submitted soil samples, consulted with the ANR agent on the use of minerals, forages, and marketing.