SoilsMajor Program

5835

Total Hours

Contributed.

17343

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

525

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

49

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension

13462

Stories

Soil Coupon a Success for McCracken County Farmers and Extension

SITUATION:People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earths natural resources. Everything from the air that we breathe, to the water that we drink, to the soil that we use for food production- these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it is important that we care for and respect these resources.Success Story In the fall of 2017, the Agent for Horticulture for McCracken County, who is also covering the ANR Agent position, worked to follow through on the idea of a free soil test ...

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Soil Coupon a Success for McCracken County Farmers and Extension

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Soil Testing Promotion

    Rowan County has over $2 million in crop sales (predominately corn and soybeans) and over $2 million in animal sales (predominately cattle and calves) annually. In addition, the population of Rowan Co... Read More

  • Soil Testing Program

    Soil testing is one of the most important management tools for an agriculture operation. It ensures that producers apply the nutrients needed, without wasting money on excess nutrients. Jackson County... Read More

  • Soil Conservation Meeting

    I went to my first Breathitt County soil conservation meeting where I expressed my need for help fund soil samples for an upcoming program. With some conversation they agreed to pay for all of my prog... Read More

  • Soil Coupon a Success for McCracken County Farmers and Extension

    SITUATION:People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earths natural resources. Everything from the air that we breathe, to the water that we drink, to the soil that we use for food production- th... Read More

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