Cumberland County CES

Title:

Producer and Consumer Safety

MAP:

Chemical Management

Agents Involved:

Anderson

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Integrated Pest Management

Situation:

The health and well-being of farm families and the public are a main priority. Farmers normally work long hours and are alone the biggest part of the time. This makes them a high risk for injury and/or fatality. Tractor roll overs are the number one leading cause of fatalities on a farm. Chemical safety is a concern due to the amount of water ways we have in the county. Safe and correct usage of chemicals brings this to the forefront. 

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Reduce environmental impacts of winter feeding areas. 
• Reduction of drift related complaints and damage.
• Improve sustainability of animal livestock production systems.

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Implement BMPs from ag water quality plans. 
• Design effective spray schedules for plant pest management.
• Designing effective administration schedules.

Initial Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of clean water. 
• Observe proper chemical handling, storage, and cleanup in home, farm, or business.
• Increase homeowner/general public awareness of safe livestock medication procedures.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Private pesticide applicators will complete a training course. 

Indicator: Number of cards printed. 

Method: Cards. 

Timeline: As Needed.

Initial Outcome: Ag water quality plans are on file and current for producers. 

Indicator: Number of plans on file. 

Method: Plans written.

Timeline: Year around. 

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Tobacco Producers

Project or Activity: GAP Training

Content or Curriculum: GAP Training Materials

Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals

Date: January or February

Audience: All Producers

Project or Activity: Private Applicator Training

Content or Curriculum: Private Applicator Training Materials

Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals

Date: Spring & Fall

Audience: Bee Keepers

Project or Activity: Production Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals

Date: Fall to Early Winter

Audience: All Producers

Project or Activity: CAIP (cost-share) Training's

Content or Curriculum: Various Topics

Inputs: UK specialists & industry professionals

Date: Fall