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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
286 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
160 |
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 |
517 |
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 |
225 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
206 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
464 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
440 |
According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture the number of Kentucky farms has dropped by 6,500. With there being far fewer small farms which are under 180 acres. Farm shortage can be related to fewer young families continuing to farm. The land is then sold and purchased for development.It is a struggle to be a young farmer in the state of Kentucky. The cost to purchase and operate a family farm is extremely expensive to due the rising cost of land prices. Not to mention the rising cost of input...
