Extension
It Starts With Us
Agriculture Technology
Science and Technology
M. Chadwick
Data Management & Tech
ANR Biotechnology
Chemical Crop Management Tools
Sustainable Agriculture
Technology in the field of agriculture is changing at an exceedingly rapid rate, and in multiple different directions. Producers are faced with decisions on a continual basis when selecting varieties to plant, options on new equipment, mixes of new chemical products, etc. Often it is difficult for them to find researched based information for new technology in a timely manner. This program plan is designed to help producers locate resources for identifying research based information for new products and equipment.
-Producers will make well informed decisions before purchasing new equipment
-Producers will utilize multiple varieties of each crop, makeing decisions based on field conditions
-Producers will make purchasing desisions based on reserch based information
-Producers conduct on farm trials to determine which varieties proform best in a given situation
-Producers establish a system for selecting varieties
-Producers develop a plan for implmenting technology before purchase
-Producer seek out reserched based information prior to purchaseing new varieites and technology
Initial Outcome: Producer seek out reserched based information prior to purchaseing new varieites and technology
Indicator: Increased request for varietiy trial information
Method: Compairsion of request over time
Timeline: 2016-2017
Intermediate Outcome: Producers develop a plan for implmenting technology before purchase
Indicator:Decreased amount of idle tech
Method: One on one communication
Timeline: 2017-2018
Long-term Outcome: Producers will utilize multiple varieties of each crop, marketing decisions based on field conditions
Indicator: Improved whole farm yield average
Method: One on one communication
Timeline: 2018-2020
Audience: Grain Crops Producers, industry professionals, comercail applicators, state and federal agents,
Project or Activity: Winter Ag Confrence
Content or Curriculum: Biotechnology, Varieties Trial Results, Ag Tech, Data Management
Inputs: UK/KSU college of ag professionals (Ag/Hort/FCS/4-H agents, specialists), Research information, Commodity producers, Ag industry representatives, Commodity associations (ex: Agriculture Business Assoc. of KY, Soybean board, KY Vegetable Growers Assoc.) State and federal agencies(ex: KY Dept. of Agriculture., USDA, EPA, FDA)
Date: Winter 2018
Audience: Producers, land owners, general public
Project or Activity: Basic Tractor Electronics
Content or Curriculum: Review of basic troubleshooting of tractor electronic systems
Inputs: Tractor/Equipment Mechanics, UK/KSU college of ag professionals (Ag/Hort/FCS/4-H agents, specialists), Research information, Commodity producers, Ag industry representatives
Date: Winter 2018
Audience:Producers, Farm Managers, Certified Crop Advisors, Private Agronomist, County Agents, Ag Retailers, Farm Workers, Industry Reps. General Public, Point of Sale Employees
Project or Activity: Quarterly Newsletter, Monthly Newspaper Articles
Content or Curriculum: Timely Information
Inputs: UK/KSU College of Ag Professionals, Publications, Research information, State and Federal Organizations
Date: 2017-2018
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Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Tractor Short CourseIn conjunction with our county FFA program, we had the second annual tractor short course. Youth from ages 8-17 participated in 6 sessions over a three-month period. If they attended four of the six sessions and assisted with the antique tractor show, they earned the reward of attending the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. In total we had 8 4-Her participate fully in the program and attend the award trip.
