Farm Management, Economics and PolicyMajor Program

8958

Total Hours

Contributed.

43609

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

130

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

122

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

271

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

157

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

1004

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

768

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

495

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

509

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

12

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

110

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

179

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

160

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

418

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

394

Stories

Todd County Farmer Outreach

Todd County is home to many types of agriculture enterprises. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, crop and livestock sales are nearly equal, with marketed crop value at 124 million dollars and marketed livestock value at 100 million dollars. Top enterprises include grain crops, tobacco, poultry and eggs, cattle and milk, vegetables, and nursery/greenhouse crops. Strengthening the local food and agriculture industry is one of the top three issues identified in University of Kentucky Exte...

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Todd County Farmer Outreach

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

  • Moving From the Past to the Future Field Day

    Increased prices have recently caused some enthusiasm in beef cattle markets. Producers are looking to improve their management practices and boos profitability. This years weather pattern caused diff... Read More

  • 2024 Ag field day

    Describe the Issue or Situation.As margins continue to tighten on farm enterprises, it becomes even more important to adopt new technologies and participate in programs that help farmers improve effic... Read More

  • AG Field Day

    Describe the Issue or Situation.Farmers and landowners need to continually be shown proven land management practices for the health of livestock, forages, grain crops, and the soil. New innovative tec... Read More

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