USING PRODUCTION MEETINGS TO IMPROVE BEEF PRODUCTION IN LOGAN COUNTY
Extension Education
Lance Kirkpatrick
CEA - AGRICULTURE
University of Arkansas
Barling
Abstract
\r\n Beef and forage producers rely on Extension to provide educational programs that will enable them to remain profitable in their agricultural operations. Located in the Arkansas River Valley, Logan County’s beef production contributes an estimated 10 million dollars annually to the state’s economy. Educational beef and forage meetings target new and old producers in the beef community. The overall goal was to enhance the individual’s general knowledge of beef production. Program objectives included: (1) To inform producers of the importance of proper herd health, (2) To increase knowledge of beef nutrition, (3) To provide producers with technical knowledge needed to improve forage production (4) To discuss the importance of a sound breeding management plan and (5) To illustrate the proper vaccination handling and working procedure. A total of 70 people attended three beef Production meetings in Logan County. Fifty eight producers completed evaluation forms and rated the meetings as good or excellent, 49 producers indicated they would adopt new vaccination practices while 44 indicated they would change their vaccination programs. Beef and forage production meetings in Logan County are vital educational program. It is through these meetings that producers acquire the knowledge to make more informed management decisions.
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Authors: Dwight, L Kirkpatrick
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Kirkpatrick, D. CEA - Logan County, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Arkansas, 72855