Beef Cattle Extension Program Resources
# / Program / Contact / PAC code / Priority IndicatorsIntegrated Resource Management (IRM) / Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Roy Burris, Michelle Arnold, Gregg Rentfrow, Kenny Burdine, Ray Smith, Steve Higgins, Kevin Laurent, Land Dale, Blair Knight, Gary Carter, Darrell Simpson, & Doug Sheperd / Sustainable Agriculture
1, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Natural Resources and Environment
69, 71, 72,73
1 / Master Cattleman – 10 sessions @ 4 hours ea.; Lecture & Hands-on component topics: visual selection, AI, pregnancy palpation, cattle handling, vaccination techniques, etc. / Roy Burris, Lori Porter, Blair Knight, Les Anderson, Michelle Arnold, Darrh Bullock, Kenny Burdine, Steve Higgins, Garry Lacefield, Kevin Laurent, Jack McAllister, Gregg Rentfrow, & Ray Smith / 111- Master Cattleman / Sustainable Agriculture:
1, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Leadership Development:
27, 32,
Life Skills:
59
Natural Resources and Environment
69, 71, 72,73
2 / Cow College – Lectures & case studies; 5 sessions: beef cattle nutrition, health and beef cattle facilities, economics, beef cattle genetics & reproduction, & end product. / Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Roy Burris, Patty Scharko, Gregg Rentfrow,
Kenny Burdine, Lee Meyer,
Ray Smith, Charlene Jacobs, Gary Carter, Darrell Simpson, & Doug Shepherd / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
17,18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Life Skills:
59
3 / Applied Master Cattleman Program – Lecture & Hands-on; various topics as needed per county (genetics, forages, economics, nutrition, end product) / Selection Decisions – Darrh Bullock
Selection Crossbreeding – Darrh Bullock
Nutrition – Darrah Bullock Lehmkuhler
Futures Market and Price Risk Management – Kenny Burdine
Getting a handle on your beef cost and returns – Kenny Burdine
Forages – Ray Smith
End Product – Gregg Rentfrow & Alison Smith / 110 – Livestock
160 Economic and Marketing / Sustainable Agriculture:
16, 17, 18, 19, 22,
Life Skills:
59
4 / Master Grazer Education Program – Topics: Kentucky Grazing Schools, an Advanced Grazing School, regional grazing networks; newsletter and website / Donna Amaral-Phillips, Jeff Lehmkuhler & Ray Smith / 120 Crops
123 Master Grazer (featured program) / Sustainable Agriculture
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Leadership Development
27,31,32,33
5 / Master Stocker Program – Topics: Health, Nutrition, Forages, Facilities, Animal Welfare, Environmental Compliance, Purchasing and Marketing, Enterprise Budgeting and Economic Risk Management. / 110 – Livestock
120 - Crops / Sustainable Agriculture
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Leadership Development
27,31,32,33
6 / UK Master Marketer Program – Topics: marketing strategies, emerging market opportunities and advanced price risk management. / Kenny Burdine, Greg Halich, Kevin Laurent, & Blair Knight / 110 Livestock
160 Economic and Marketing / Sustainable Agriculture
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Leadership Development
27,31,32,33
7 / Cattle Handling and Welfare Certification Program – video, live presentations, & online courses / Darrh Bullock, Roy Burris, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Kevin Laurent, Land Dale, & Doug Shepherd / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
8 / Kentucky Heifer Development Program(Applied Program) / Les Anderson / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
24
9 / Beef Cattle Genetic Improvement Program / Darrh Bullock / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
17, 18, 22
10 / Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) - one-hour videotape or live presentation; post-test / Kevin Laurent, Jeff Lehmkuler, Donna Amaral-Phillips, Gregg Rentfrow, & Roy Burris / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
24
11 / Certified Preconditioned for Health (CPH-45) / Roy Burris / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
17, 18, 22
Other Beef Programs
Allied Inputs and Marketing (AIM) / Les Anderson, Jeff Lehmkuler, Darrh Bullock & Roy Burris / 110 Livestock
160 Economic and Marketing / Sustainable Agriculture:
17, 18, 22
Feedlot And Carcass Tests (FACTS) / Darrh Bullock / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
24
Kentucky Bull Evaluation Program / Darrh Bullock / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
17, 18, 22
Kentucky Professional Cattlemen Program - Topics: methods to successfully interact with the media, the reasoning behind our basic production practices or “why we do what we do”, and to logically and professionally discuss hot-topic issues in the beef industry. / Les Anderson & Land Dale / 110 Livestock / Leadership Development:
27,31,32,33
The MAG-60 Program (Management and genetics 60 day post weaning) / 110 Livestock / Sustainable Agriculture:
17, 18, 22,
Leadership Development:
27,31,32,33
Beef Youth Activities / Darrh Bullock, Jeff Lehmkuhler, Les Anderson, & Roy Burris / 420 4-H Animal Science
430 – 4-H Communications
431 – 4-H Speech and Demonstration
440 – 4-H Leadership and Personal Development / Leadership Development:
28, 29, 32
4-H Beef Heifer Breeding Project / Richard Coffey
4-H Market Beef Project / Richard Coffey
4-H Livestock Judging / Richard Coffey
4-H Livestock Skillathon / Richard Coffey
Priority Indicators
Community and Economic Development
1) / Number of people who are involved in addressing significant community issues2) / Number of people who increased their knowledge of governmental process
3) / Number of ongoing coalitions in which Extension is involved
4) / Number of new coalitions formed as a result of Extension efforts
5) / Number of people who are ready to enter the work force as a result of Extension programming
6) / Number of individuals reporting changes in knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations related to economic or enterprise development
7) / Number of community and economic development (CED) programs co-sponsored by Extension
8) / Number of community/organizational plans developed (e.g., strategic plan for a city, annual plan of action for a community organization) as a result of CES assistance
9) / Number of organizations partnering with Extension to pursue grants (to promote CED programming)
10) / Dollar value of grants and resources generated/leveraged in the county
11) / Number of CED-related projects formed within the county that serve clientele in multiple counties/across county lines
12) / Number of volunteer hours generated by CED programs (i.e., number of hours completed by volunteers)
13) / Number of youth who held leadership and/or advisory positions on community boards
14) / Number of youth who are making an impact in their community through service projects
15) / Number of youth participating in an Arts or artisan educational program
Sustainable Agriculture
16) / Number of individuals reporting changes in knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations related to the impact of public policies on agriculture and the environment17) / Number of producers utilizing new marketing opportunities introduced by Extension
18) / Number of farmers self-reporting an increase in profits as a result of adopting one or more practices recommended by Extension
19) / Number of producers adopting resource management technologies (IRM, IPM, soil testing, soil fertility management) as a result of Extension programs
20) / Reported an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices
21) / Implemented practices that promote sustainable agriculture
22) / Reported an economic impact (i.e., increase in agricultural productivity, increase in higher returns, decrease in expenses)
23) / Reported an increase in knowledge of sustainable energy
24) / Incorporated practices suggested by Extension that promote sustainable energy (i.e., applied water conservation policies, participating in energy audits, installed energy efficient equipment, etc.)
25) / Reported lowering energy consumption by adopting practices learned from Extension programming
26) / Reported an increase in their production of bioenergy crops (corn, soybeans, switchgrass, etc.)
Leadership Development
27) / Number of adults indicating increased leadership skills, knowledge or confidence through participation in Extension-related leadership programs28) / Number of youth indicating increased leadership skills, knowledge or confidence through participation in Extension-related leadership programs
29) / Number of youth utilizing improved skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing community issues and needs as a result of Extension programming
30) / Number of youth who initiated or were substantial contributors to activities that address significant community issues (based on skills acquired through Extension programming)
31) / Number of adults indicating increased leadership skills, knowledge, and/or confidence through participation in volunteer programs related to youth development
32) / Number of adults who participated in volunteer education programs, workshops, forums or activities related to youth development programs.
33) / Number of citizens (youth & adults) utilizing the skills learned through Extension programming
Nutrition and Health
34) / Total number of families/caregivers reached with Extension-related information on the importance of a physically active lifestyle35) / Number of those who reported understanding the benefits of spending time together in physical activity
36) / Number of those who reported spending time together in physical activity
37) / Number of environmental changes implemented to support physical activity guidelines in the county (e.g., walking trails opened, bike paths built)
38) / Total number of families/caregivers reached with Extension-related information on accessing healthy foods
39) / Number of those who gained knowledge about eating healthy foods
40) / Number that reported eating more of healthy foods
41) / Number that reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they produce/preserve (utilizing community/backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, etc.)
42) / Number that reported utilizing delivery systems/access points (e.g., farmer’s markets, CSA’s, WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods
43) / Number of individuals adopting one or more recommended practices to increase access to food or make it more affordable
44) / Total number of children and youth reached through Extension programming related to eating healthy foods
45) / Number of those gaining knowledge about eating more healthy foods
46) / Number of those who reported eating more healthy foods
47) / Total number of individuals reached through Extension programming related to health and safety.
48) / Number of individuals who experienced an increase in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.) that improve personal health
49) / Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health
50) / Number of individuals who experienced a change in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding lifestyle changes (healthy home practices, managing stressors, etc.) that improve personal health
51) / Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (healthy home practices, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their personal health
52) / Number of individuals who experienced a change in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, or preparation of food (safe preservation techniques, hand washing, following time and temperature guidelines)
53) / Number of individuals who implemented the recommended practices for the safe storage, handling, or preparation of food (safe preservation techniques, hand washing, following time and temperature guidelines)
54) / Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.)
55) / Number of individuals who reported practice changes related to safety (use of bicycle helmets, fire extinguishers, tractor roll bars, radon testing, smoke detectors, proper ATV operation, etc.)
Life Skills
56) / Number of youth and adults who demonstrate increased practical living skills (learned through Extension programming)57) / Number of youth reporting the acquisition of one or more life skills as a result of participation in non-formal youth development programs conducted by Extension
58) / Number of youth and adults who demonstrate informed and effective decision-making
59) / Number of adults reporting an increase in knowledge, opinions, skill or aspirations related to money management
60) / Number of youth reporting an increase in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations related to personal financial budgeting/management.
61) / Number of individuals who implemented at least one financial management strategy(e.g., checking credit report, developing a spending plan, etc.)
62) / Number of individuals adopting one or more practices to reduce debt or increase savings
63) / Number of individuals reporting changes in knowledge, opinions, skill, or aspirations related to parenting or personal relationships
64) / Number of dependent care providers (adult or child care providers) reporting an increase in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations as a result of programs conducted by Extension
65) / Number of youth participating in a business development program
66) / Number of youth demonstrating an increase in problem-solving or decision making skill as a result of participation in 4-H SET projects
67) / Number of youth expressing interest in pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related fields through participation in 4-H SET projects
68) / Number of youth who have put specific STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related theories and principles into practice, as a result of participation in 4-H SET projects
Natural Resources and the Environment
69) / Number of individuals adopting practices (recommended by Extension) that ensure safe water70) / Number of individuals utilizing forest management practices recommended by Extension
71) / Number of individuals incorporating new or additional conservation practices recommended by Extension
72) / Number of producers completing an Ag water quality plan with assistance from Extension
73) / Number of individuals reporting an increase in knowledge of best practices related to conserving, sustaining, and/or protecting soil resources (as a result of Extension programming)
74) / Number of individuals adopting one or more practices related to conserving, sustaining, and/or protecting soil resources (as a result of Extension programming)
75) / Number of individuals who made a lifestyle change for the purpose of improving water and/or natural resources (due to recommendations from Extension)
76) / Number of youth reporting an increase in knowledge of energy conservation practices
77) / Number of youth reporting an increase in knowledge of science relating to natural resources and the environment
78) / Number of youth demonstrating skills learned from participation in 4-H science projects (related to natural resource and the environment)
79) / Number of individuals reporting an increase in knowledge, opinions, skills or aspirations related to climate change
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