Farm Management, Economics and PolicyMajor Program

26075

Total Hours

Contributed.

148437

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

455

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

337

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1817

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

5020

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1324

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1388

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

1398

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

371

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

2265

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

3679

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

5214

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

98050

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

670

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

93704

Stories

Cattle Grading

Kentucky is the largest cattle producing state east of the Mississippi River. A lot of great cattle are being grown and sold in the markets around the commonwealth however some of are lacking in feed and nutrition. Additionally, knowing and understanding what the cattle markets are looking for is also an important management tool for farmers. The Buffalo Trace County Area has hosted the Cattle Grading/Body Condition program for many years. 2024 was the first year that it was hosted in Fleming Co...

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Cattle Grading

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