Farm Management, Economics and PolicyMajor Program

54841.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

216751

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

1266

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

267

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

4097

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

6001

Number of  people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues

14297

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

2909

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1464

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

5888

Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater)

13230

Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops

1821

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

941

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

4890

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

4843

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk

9324

Stories

Strengthening Farm Operations in Oldham County

Programs and services that strengthen farming operations are a priority for the Oldham County Extension and Agriculture Councils. Like many counties, Oldham hosts many types of agriculture enterprises. Equine Operations lead Oldham County in the market value of products sold at over 6.3 million dollars. Pasture makes up one-third of available farmland and provides grazing for livestock. Additionally, hay leads all crops in acreage, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. In order to support...

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Strengthening Farm Operations in Oldham County

Stories Behind the Numbers

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  • Helping Farmers During Covid-19

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