Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of producers who gained knowledge of farm profitability for their enterprise(s) from Extension programming |
12355 |
Number of producers reporting increased profits and/or reduced risk due to farm management strategies learned through Extension programs |
1236 |
Number of producers reporting improved machinery management through Extension programming efforts |
659 |
Number of producers willing to adopt improved soil health/quality practices to improve profitability due to extension programming efforts |
2752 |
Number of producers who are comfortable using financial principles in their operations |
1274 |
Number of producers/landowners who better understand land leasing options (including advantages/disadvantages of each) |
756 |
Number of producers/landowners willing to make a change to their leasing strategy |
747 |
The Fleming County Agriculture Advisory Council determined the need for a program on business planning for folks that were beginning with farming. The idea was tossed around because one of the farmers on the council was able to become a better manager of his dairy farm after doing a business plan. He went from barely making ends meet to becoming quite profitable in his industry. It was also determined that since the Ag Development Council for Fleming County had decided to allow cost-share funds ...
