Farm Management, Economics and PolicyMajor Program

9258

Total Hours

Contributed.

44577

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

130

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

122

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

271

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

157

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

495

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

179

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

160

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

418

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

394

Stories

Helping Young Farmers Succeed on the Farm

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...

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Helping Young Farmers Succeed on the Farm

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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