Education, Utilization, and Management of Natural Resources
Environmental & Natural Resource Education
Heather Graham
Ag Water Quality Program
Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests
Beef
Chemical Crop Management Tools
The majority of farmers in Wolfe County are part-time. Most split their acreage between livestock (mainly beef) and hay/pasture land, with some crop land. There is a need for education in water quality as it relates to livestock production and general farming practices (pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer use)and overall environmental stewardship.
There is also a need for educating land owners on how to maintain their forested land and utilize it through conservation practices.
(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)
Producers/farmers will utilize their land in a way that maximizes profits while sustaining the environment.
(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)
- Increased use of BMPs(best management practices)
- Increase in use of forested land
(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)
- Increased knowledge of water quality and BMPs (best management practices)
- Understanding the importance of environmental stewardship
(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)
Initial Outcome: Producers/farmers will gain knowledge about BMPs, natural resources, and environmental stewardship.
Indicator: Number of farmers reporting intent to change practices to improve environment
Method: Pre & post surveys
Timeline: July 2018
Intermediate Outcome: Producers will put into practice BMPs
Indicator: Number of producers indicating use of BMPs
Method: Surveys, Personal questioning and observation
Timeline: December 2017/January 2018
Long-term Outcome: Producers will see an increase in profits by improving their existing operations
Indicator: Number of farms reporting increased profit
Method: Pre & post surveys
Timeline: June 2018
(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)
Audience: Landowners, livestock producers
Date: 2017- 2020
Project or Activity:
- Pesticide training
- Nutrient management
- Water Quality training
- Forage management
- KY Master Woodland Stewards Program
(Reviewed 04/2017, HG, JM)