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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 120 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.12) | 52 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 75 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 25 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 25 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 10 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 39 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 19 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 14 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 40 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 57 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Carol Hinton
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Extension MinuteIn 2016 we had a dream of getting space on the local radio station to give quick and to the point Extension information and leave the listener with the tag, ‘for more information, call your local Extension Service’. The dream came true, we have 3 full time sponsors for the program called, Extension Minute. We do see an increase in questions on the topics that were discussed that week. I am also met on the street with, the tag, And Now for Your Extens
