Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 10 |
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) | 10 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 4 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 7 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.8) | 1 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 3 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 12 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 20 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 35 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 4 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 90 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Nathan Rider
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
There are only 486 farms in Bullitt County according to the 2017 USDA Ag Census, a number that shrinks each year. As such, there are fewer and fewer opportunities for children in the county to gain perspective on the source of their food. To address the farm-to-food disconnect in April 2022, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Bullitt County welcomed 125 students from Mount Washington Elementary for a day of hands-on learning at the 2022 Youth Farm Field Day. Studen
