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Working with Related Specialists

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

ABSTRACT

The increasing size and complexity of dairy farm operations indicate a need for new and more effective Extension education methods. The installation of bulk tanks, pipeline milkers, milking parlors, new loafing or feeding areas on a farm involves changes in the capital structure, handling of materials, milking methods, and chore patterns, and sometimes marketing methods. Larger herds and higher production rates increase the feed requirements which, in turn, may indicate better feed crop selection, higher yields, and better utilization of feed crops, or a change in cropping patterns or acreages.

The Extension Dairy Specialist often needs to refer dairymen to the County Agricultural Agent or a specialist in another field of subject matter. Dairy farmers making sizeable changes may find this inadequate or frustrating. Certain fields of subject matter relate to each other logically and to the field of dairy farming. In an important dairy state, collaboration among such fields becomes relatively easy when opportunities are afforded.