The Kentucky Beef Network (KBN) manages state grant funds to provide on-farm support, education, and resources to help Kentucky beef cattle farmers improve animal health, genetics, forages, and marketing opportunities. KBN focuses on enhancing producer profitability through partnerships with University of Kentucky Extension and management of the Eden Shale Farm and Learning Center. Key areas of focus include assisting small farmers in Eastern Kentucky to improve management practices like calving windows and pregnancy rates through hands-on learning. Programs also aim to finish cattle at three locations and provide education on topics from receiving to carcass evaluation through the Pasture to Plate initiative.