Traditional Crop ProductionPlan of Work

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Carroll County CES

Title:
Traditional Crop Production
MAP:
Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability
Agents Involved:
Christin Herbst, Joyce Doyle, Cathy Jansen
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Forages
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Grain Crops
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Woodland Education
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Chemical Crop Management Tools
Situation:

According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, Carroll County has 278 farms consisting of 53,562 total acres (61.09% of the total county acreage). The market value of products sold was reported to be $6,441,000 (20% increase from 2007). Crop sales contributed 70% ($4,503,000) of the total value.


The National Agriculture Statistic Service (NASS) reports the following individual crop sales:


Grains:$2,209,000

Hay:$1,264,000

Tobacco:$895,000


NASS also estimates the following production in Carroll County in 2015: 3,350 tons of alfalfa hay, 24,900 tons of all other hay, 171,000 bushels of corn, and 97,900 bushels of soybeans. In 2014, NASS estimated 560,000 pounds of burley tobacco produced.


Traditional crop production is an important element of agriculture production in Carroll County, and managing it correctly is essential to the success of other production systems in the county, as well as environmental protection.


Agriculture representatives of the County Extension Council, County Agricultural Development Council, and County Cattlemen’s Association as well as day-to-day clientele have identified forage production, grain production, and forestry as priorities for Extension programming in traditional crop production.

Long-Term Outcomes:

•Maximize profits for traditional crop producers.

•Minimize the environmental impact on air, soil, and water.

Intermediate Outcomes:

•Producers adopt best management practices through taking proper soil samples, following fertilizer and lime recommendations, and utilizing pesticides as directed through Extension Programming.

•Producers adopt proper methods and new technology for traditional crop production.

•Producers use diagnostic services to identify insects, disease, and weeds.

Initial Outcomes:

•Producers learn about the proper way to take soil samples and utilize pesticides.

•Producers increase understanding of best management practices.

Evaluation:

Outcome:

Long term

Indicator:

Increase in crop cash receipts for traditional crops.

Method:

NASS information from the Kentucky Field Office—County summary given for each year.

Timeline:

2 – 4 years


Outcome:

Intermediate

Indicator:

More soil samples are taken in the fall. More people involved in Pesticide Training.

Method:

Amount of soil samples coming into the office. Increased number of Private Pesticide Applicator Certification holders.

Timeline:

1 – 1 ½ years


Outcome:

Initial

Indicator:

Increased participation in learning workshops and classes.

Method:

Attendance Sheets

Timeline:

8 months – 2 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:

Carroll County Traditional Crop and Horticulture Producers

Activity:

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification

Content or Curriculum:

UK Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Program

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Equipment (Soil probes, etc.), Time

Date:

January 24, 2017

February 16, 2017

February 13, 2018

April 17, 2018

July 9, 2018

August 1, 2018

January 12, 2019

March 12, 2019

January/February 2020


Audience:

Carroll County Traditional Crop Producers

Activity:

Traditional Crop Production Meetings

Content or Curriculum:

Focus on the production techniques of grain (corn and soybeans), tobacco, and forage (alfalfa, grasses, and specialty forages)

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Equipment (Soil probes, etc.), Time

Date:

February 12, 2019 (Hemp Production)

Winter 2019/Spring 2020


Audience:

Carroll County Tobacco Producers

Activity:

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training

Content or Curriculum:

University of Kentucky and GAP Connections 

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Extension Specialists, GAP Connections, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Time

Date:

March 30, 2017

Spring 2018

April 1, 2019

April 8, 2019

Winter 2019/Spring 2020


Audience:

Carroll County Woodland Owners

Activity:

Woodland Stewards

Content or Curriculum:

Woodland Stewards

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Extension Specialists, UK Department of Forestry, Time

Date:

February 21, 2019 (History of Woodlands)

February 28, 2019 (Managing Woodlands)

March 7, 2019 (Identifying and Managing Woodland Threats)

March 14, 2019 (Wildlife in Woodlands)

March 21, 2019 (Kentucky Woodland Resources)


Audience:

Carroll County Traditional Crop Producers, Carroll County Consumers

Activity:

Traditional Crop Field Day

Content or Curriculum:

Spotlight model producers around the community

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Extension Specialists, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Equipment (Soil probes, etc.), Time, Money

Date:

Spring 2020 (Forage Field Day)


Audience:

Carroll County Traditional Crop Producers, Carroll County Consumers

Activity:

Educational Material (Publications, etc.) Made Available

Content or Curriculum:

Best management practices, field guides, etc.

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Extension Specialists, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Time

Date:

All throughout the year


Audience:

Carroll County Traditional Crop Producers, Carroll County Consumers

Activity:

Development of the Traditional Crop Portion of the County Website

Content or Curriculum:

Online information pertaining to crop production

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Extension Specialists, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Time

Date:

All throughout the year



Success Stories

Getting to Know Your Woodlands: Next Steps Webinar Series

Author: Christin Herbst

Major Program: Woodland Education

According to the 2016 Forestry Inventory and Analysis performed by the US Forest Service and the Kentucky Division of Forestry, Carroll County has 25,650 forested acres (29% of the total acreage in the county) with 100% of those acres privately owned.  There is an average of 3,952 board feet per forested acre of sawtimber trees.  The total tree grade volume (Doyle Log Rule) is 101,378,835, of which 7.55% are Grade 1, 71.86% are Grade 2, 13.36% are Grade 3, and 7.23% are below Grade 3.B

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