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L E Chase1, L O Ely, M F Hutjens
1Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. lec7@cornell.edu
Journal of Dairy Science
|March 16, 2006
Summary
The US dairy industry is consolidating, with fewer farms but higher milk production per cow. Extension programming must adapt to provide targeted information with fewer resources.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Extension
- Dairy Science
- Industry Analysis
Background:
- The US dairy industry has undergone significant structural changes over the past 25 years.
- A substantial decrease in dairy farms (74%) contrasts with a smaller decline in cow numbers (17%).
- Milk production per cow has markedly increased, indicating greater efficiency in remaining operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of structural changes in the dairy industry on extension programming.
- To identify the evolving information needs of dairy farm managers.
- To assess the implications of reduced extension resources and staffing.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of historical trends in US dairy farm numbers, cow populations, and milk production.
- Examination of shifts in extension programming strategies and resource allocation.
- Review of dairy industry demographic trends and funding sources impacting extension services.
Main Results:
- Dairy farm managers require more specific and targeted information despite fewer farms.
- Extension programming has shifted towards subject matter-specific workshops and increased internet-based resources.
- Extension resources and staffing have decreased concurrently with industry consolidation.
Conclusions:
- Future dairy extension programming must adapt to industry consolidation and reduced staffing.
- Leveraging internet-based tools and targeted subject matter expertise is crucial for effective outreach.
- Continued adaptation is necessary to meet the evolving information needs of a changing dairy sector.
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