Farm Management, Economics and PolicyMajor Program

56560

Total Hours

Contributed.

200138

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

1059

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

385

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

9404

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

4090

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1158

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

5613

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

2545

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

639

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

4776

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

4422

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

7589

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

9224

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

989

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

8188

Stories

Tractor Maintenance Workshop Addresses Farmer Needs

During recent horse and farm equipment programs, participants voiced the need for more tractor and equipment information. General working knowledge, plus tractor operation, maintenance, and safety were topics of interest identified by farmers. This information is important for operator safety, farm efficiency, and in many cases can provide economic benefit.To begin addressing these needs, the Oldham County Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent partnered with a local farmer and a UK Biosystems & ...

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Tractor Maintenance Workshop Addresses Farmer Needs

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