At the KFGC Field Day on September 13^th, Kentucky Cattleman Association Executive Vice President Dave Maples presented a check for $25,000 to Dr. Ray Smith in support of the hiring of Dr. Chris Teutsch as the Forage Extension Specialist in Princeton. Industry support from KCA, KFGC, and other groups, both monetary and verbal, was key is moving forward with filling this position after Dr. Garry Lacefield retired in February 2015. An additional $25,000 will be given at the start of the year.