AG1008.14
County Agent Notes
Steve Moore, County Extension Agent for Agriculture
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY
The Regional Meat Processing Facility that has been discussed and planned for the past 2 years by a
local farmer/producer steering committee will be doing business as TRACKSIDE BUTCHER SHOPPE,
owned and operated by local farmers/businessmen Chris Wright and John Edwards. The official Ground
Breaking Ceremonies for the facility will take place next Tuesday, October 14, at 3:00 pm, at 7532
Carrollton Road, Campbellsburg, in the new Henry County Commerce Park.
Contact the Henry County Extension Office at 845-2811 for further details.
CATTLEMAN’S FIELD DAY AT OLD HOMESTEAD FARM
A great crowd of Cattle producers from Henry, Shelby, Oldham, and Trimble Counties attended the
Annual Regional Cattleman’s Field Day, Wednesday, October 1, at Old Homestead Farm in Henry
County. The land was awarded to Peter Foree for his services in the Revolutionary War, with Bobby and
Jean Kay now representing the 7th generation, and Roby and Ashley representing the 8th generation to
farm this land.
Perfect weather greeted the nearly 250 in attendance, who were able to take wagon tours around
the farm to see the many forage/livestock farming practices utilized in the large cattle operation, which
includes both purebred and commercial cow-calf herds, as well as backgrounding and purebred animal
finishing. UK Forage and Beef Specialists made presentations as various tour stops on the farm, as did
Dr. Muncey Pryor and UK Veterinarian Dr. Michelle Arnold. Upon arrival back at the farmyard,
participants were treated to a real nice ‘trade show’.
A sponsored beef meal was prepared by the Cattleman’s Associations of Henry, Shelby, Oldham, and
Trimble Counties. Sponsors included: PBI Bank, United Citizens Bank, Citizens Deposit Bank, Farm Credit
Services, Henry County Farm Bureau Federation, Bluegrass Livestock Marketing Group, and Kentucky
811, as well as the Extension Services from the 4 counties.
After supper, the group heard discussions from Roby and Bobby Foree, who explained the farm size,
scope, and enterprizes. The entire Foree Family was on hand to meet and greet their many guests. Dr.
Jimmy Henning, UK Cooperative Extension Service Director, Drew Graham, Assistant to the Dean, and
Dr. Nancy Cox, Dean of the College of Agriculture spoke about the long standing partnership of local
farms and farm leaders with programs of the UK College of Agriculture. While the Foree family had
dealings with Cooperative Extension even before, in 1939 Bina Baird Foree became Henry County’s first
Home Demonstration Agent. David Maples, Executive Director of the Kentucky Cattleman’s
Association, was also on hand to make a presentation.
So many people, most of all the Foree Family, pitched in to make this Cattleman’s Field Day a
memorable one. This County Agent tips his hat to each of the volunteers and sponsors for their efforts
in producing a great social, networking, and educational event at Old Homestead Farm.
OCTOBER THIRD THURSDAY
The October Third Thursday event, October 16, will feature Holistic Grazing. This program is
designed to give concepts to help you improve your forage productivity and reduce input cost. The
presenter is Joshua Dukart, Holistic Management Certified Educator. The time will be 10 am to
3:30 pm at the KSU Research and Demonstration Farm on Mills Lane, just south of the first
Frankfort exit off I-64.
As always lunch will be provided and there is no cost. The program is available to anyone that wishes
to participate.