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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




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryEast Ky Hay School



East Ky Hay School

Author: Paul Sizemore

Planning Unit: Owsley County CES

Major Program: Forages

Plan of Work: Farm Profitablity

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Much of the Hay produced in the area is stored outside resulting in a great deal of waste, low nutrient levels and low digestibility. This can lead to many issues in the herd when the winter weather comes barreling in. To address the need for improved forage quality and to increase farmer understanding of the economics of hay production a four night series titled “East Kentucky Hay School” held by the agents in Owsley, Lee, Wolfe and Breathitt Counties and a group of specialists from the University of Kentucky. Topics included Soils and Fertility, Warm and Cool Season Forage Crops, Weed Control, Hay Testing, Storage Facilities followed by a Hay Contest and Awards Ceremony. 60 Farmers in the four county area Participated in the workshops and more than 100 participated in the Hay contest. By show of Hands 

*80 % agreed that they now have a better understanding of the costs of Hay Production.

*40% said they would make positive changed in the way they produce and feed Hay.

A Follow up survey will be conducted after the hay season this summer.






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