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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 Story2020 Master Cattlemen Program Creates Positive Change for Eastern Ky Farmers



2020 Master Cattlemen Program Creates Positive Change for Eastern Ky Farmers

Author: Keith Center

Planning Unit: Elliott County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Beef/Livestock Production

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Beef cattle operations are the economic backbone of agriculture in central Eastern Kentucky. In light of recent market changes, excessive wet weather conditions, and narrowing income margins, Breathitt, Elliott, Magoffin, Morgan and Wolfe ANR agents hosted the Master Cattlemen Program. The goal of the program was 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 increasing herd health

 *Saving hay and feed costs through balancing rations 






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