Milk Production and Its Relation to Feed Crops Grown on Certain Grade A Dairy Farms in Bradley County

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Helping the dairy farmer increase production per cow and the efficiency of the dairy operation is one of the biggest challenges facing the Extension worker in Bradley County. Therefore, a study was undertaken based on the following objectives:

1. To determine the milk production per cow for Grade A producers in Bradley County.

2. To determine the relationship between milk production and acreage of certain crops, feeding practices, and breeding practices in Bradley County.

3. To assemble milk production records and related information of the Grade A producers to serve as a point of departure for use in the Farm and Home Development Program in Bradley County.

Problem in Lieu of Thesis. Major is listed as General Agriculture.