Producer and Consumer Safety
Chemical Management
Anderson
Water and Soil Quality and Conservation
Integrated Pest Management
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.
- Reduce environmental impacts of winter feeding areas.
- Reduction of drift related complaints and damage.
- Improve sustainability of animal livestock production systems.
- Implement BMPs from ag water quality plans.
- Design effective spray schedules for plant pest management.
- Designing effective administration schedules.
- 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.
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.
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