County Ag Improvement Program

Author: Dee Heimgartner

Major Program: Economic and Business Development - ANR

Describe the Issue or Situation.Crittenden County Ag Development Board voted to use $45,557 of county funds for a proposal from Crittenden Conservation District to run a County Agriculture Investment Program (CAIP).Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The program was conducted by Crittenden County Conservation District using funds from KY Office of Ag Policy. The program was open to any agriculture producer in the county regardless of farm size. Cri

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West 8 Drone Field Day

Author: Tyler London

Major Program: Economic and Business Development - ANR

Agents in the West 8 area noticed many farmers' lack of willingness to incorporate new technology into their farming operations. One technology that has become very popular in recent years is drones. Drones are becoming a huge part of the agricultural industry. With that being said, many farmers are reluctant to use them because they're "new" or "this is how I've always done it", or simply because it is perceived to be expensive and unaffordable. Agents from

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Celebrating Agriculture 2024: A Growing Legacy

Author: Benjamin Rudy

Major Program: Economic and Business Development - ANR

With a staggering $1 billion impact and $359,967,000 in products sold across 960 farms, WAVE AG Day 2024 once again spotlighted the vital role of agriculture in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties. Held for the seventh year, the event took place on August 1 at Columbus Belmont State Park, running from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The familiar theme, "Let’s Grow With It," continued to inspire the agricultural community.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and

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