Extension
It Starts With Us
Grain Crops and Produce
Agriculture/Horticulture
Buckman, Wimberley
Grain Crops
Soils
Home & Consumer Horticulture
Commercial Horticulture
Situation 1: Grain crop production is facing a downward pressure with severe economic distress (high inputs, low commodity prices, high land rent, flooded machinery market) for the foreseeable future.
Situation 2: Consumers and Producers lack accurate knowledge in status of their soil nutrients and pH.
Maximize profits for commercial ag producer
Minimize environmental impact of air, soil, or living area
Improve sustainability of intensively managed crop production systems
Significant percentage of consumers and producers implementing IPM practices
Increase positive opinion of GMO/Conventional production of non-farm individuals
Adopt usage of new technology for crop production
Maximize awareness of GMO/Organic Production
Use diagnostic services to identify insects, disease and weeds
Adopt one or more fertility management recommendations
Implementation of on-farm trials
Awareness of current land grant research concerning grain crop production
Identification of IPM practices for grain crops production
Increase understanding of production regulations
Understanding BioTech traits
Understanding importance of and frame work of on-farm trials
Understanding of Organic vs Conventional crop production
Increase non-farm public understanding of BioTechnology/Organic/ Conventional grains crop production
Identify active ingredients in crop related ag products
Identify herbicide resistant pests and strategies to overcome these pests
Knowledge of UK Soil Test program
Initial Outcome: Identification of IPM practices for grain crops production
Indicator: Number of producers reporting an understanding of IPM practices increase.
Method: survey, formative assessment
Timeline: ongoing
Intermediate Outcome: Adopt usage of new technology for crop production
Indicator: Producers report using at least one new use of technology in their operation.
Method: survey, formative assessment
Timeline: ongoing
Long-term Outcome: Maximize profits for commercial ag producer
Indicator: Number of producers report an increase in profit margin
Method: survey, formative assessment
Timeline: ongoing
Audience: Home owners, farmers, Paducah/McCracken County Schools (non-commercial)
Project or Activity: “Cheaper than Dirt” program and soil test program, including soil testing coupons
Content or Curriculum: UK Publications, Demonstrations, Soil Analysis reports
Inputs: Agents, UK/KSU Specialists, Soil sampling coupons, soil sample analysis, UK/KSU publications, UK/KSU Specialists,UK/KSU College of Ag Professionals (agents, specialists, Publications Research Information, Diagnostic Centers, UK Weather Center Commodity Associations, (ex: Soybean Board, Corn Growers, Small Grain Growers),State and Federal Agencies(ex: KDA, NRCS, EPA), Ag Advisory Councils, Farmers/Producers
Date: Ongoing
Audience: producers
Project or Activity: "Working in Hard Times: Get the Most Bang for your Buck."
Content or Curriculum: publications, research information
Inputs: UK/KSU College of Ag Professionals, Publications, Research Information, commodity organizations, State and Federal Agencies, farmers/producers
Date: winter
Audience: residents
Project or Activity: Commodity Breakfast
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: UK/KSU College of Ag Professionals, commodity organizations, State and Federal Agencies, farmers/producers, volunteers, agents
Date: fall
Audience: Producers and landlords
Project or Activity: Lease Agreement program
Content or Curriculum: publications, lease agreements
Inputs: UK/KSU College of Ag Professionals, commodity organizations, State and Federal Agencies, farmers/producers, volunteers, agents
Date: ongoing
Author: Kathryn Wimberley
Major Program: Soils
SITUATION: People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earth’s natural resources. Everything from the air that we breathe, to the water that we drink, to the soil that we use for food production- these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it is important that we care for and respect these resources.Success Story In the fall of 2017, the Agent for Horticulture for McCracken County, who is also covering the ANR Agent position, worked to follow through on the idea of a fr
Author: Kathryn Wimberley
Major Program: Ag Policy
Situation: Consumers and Producers lack accurate knowledge in status of their soil nutrients and pH.McCracken County producers submitted soil samples to the McCracken County Extension office for laboratory testing to obtain accurate analysis of their soil. By Ag policy, Residents are encouraged to use soil testing to add the necessary nutrients to complement those nutrients which are already present. Applications of excessive nutrients, especially phosphorous, are unnecessary and are a was
