Calloway County CES

Title:

2020 Agriculture Technology (MTC, KLP)

MAP:

Science and Technology

Agents Involved:

M. Chadwick

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Grains

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Tobacco

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Chemical Management

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Pest ID

Situation:

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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

-Producers will make well informed decisions before purchasing new equipment

-Producers will utilize multiple varieties of each crop, making decisions based on field conditions

-Producers will make purchasing desisions based on reserch based information

Intermediate Outcomes:

-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 implementing technology before purchase

Initial Outcomes:

-Producer seek out researched based information prior to purchasing new varieties and technology

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Producer seek out researched based information prior to purchasing new varieties and technology

Indicator: Increased request for variety trial information

Method: Increased amount of request over time

Timeline: 2020-21

Intermediate Outcome: Producers develop a plan for implementing technology before purchase

Indicator:Decreased amount of idle tech

Method: One on one communication

Timeline: 2021-22

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: 2020-2024

Learning Opportunities:

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: Annual 

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 2021

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: Ongoing 

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Success Stories

Calloway County Farm Bureau ZOOM

Author: Matthew Chadwick

Major Program: Community Engagement

For the past year I have had the pleasure of assisting several of our key stakeholders in feeling comfortable accessing meetings through the zoom internet platform. I developed a detailed instruction sheet with color coded access points for use so that they individuals could weigh their options on how to connect via phone, tablet, computer or even an app on their smart phone. This lead to me having the opportunity to work with our local county farm bureau on hosting the first ever virtual county

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