Farm Management, Economics and PolicyMajor Program

5753

Total Hours

Contributed.

28595

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

130

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

38

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

158

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

22

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

235

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

69

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

29

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

32

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

27

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

72

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

33

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

43

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

89

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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