Farm Management, Economics and PolicyMajor Program

3226

Total Hours

Contributed.

16199

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

128

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

24

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

115

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

14

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

40

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

17

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

25

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

13

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

6

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

12

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

29

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

33

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

17

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

46

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Small Ruminant Boot Camp

    On Saturday June 1, 2024 the Wolfe County Extension Office hosted a regional Small Ruminant Boot Camp for sheep and goat producers. Participants traveled from as far as Grant County on the North, as f... Read More

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