Success StoryKentucky Fencing Schools



Kentucky Fencing Schools

Author: Joshua Jackson

Planning Unit: Biosystems & Agr Engineering

Major Program: Forages

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Achieving the 300 days of grazing desired by the beef industry requires effective fence lines. Biosystem’s and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) worked with Plant and Soil Science to implement the KY Fencing schools. From a practicality standpoint, the cost, benefit, and challenges of the different fencing types were meticulously evaluated so that producers would be able to ascertain what system would work for their operation. Furthermore, new technologies for fence line maintenance, repair, and monitoring were introduced to beginning farmers. The use of digital maps for pasture layout was encouraged as this would allow for many different plans to be developed and evaluated prior to implementation. Completely novel uses of the drone technologies to minimize workload for checking animals and fence lines were discussed. Producer attending the school were able to obtain valuable knowledge prior to work being performed upon their operation and recording of the presentation were made available on YouTube for viewing/reviewing by the public.






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