Caldwell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 1081 - Farm Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 15 |
Number of producers who gained knowledge of farm profitability for their enterprise(s) from Extension programming |
| 1081.7) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting increased profits and/or reduced risk due to farm management strategies learned through Extension programs |
| 1081.5) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting improved machinery management through Extension programming efforts |
| 1081.4) | 6 |
Number of producers willing to adopt improved soil health/quality practices to improve profitability due to extension programming efforts |
| 1081.3) | 4 |
Number of producers who are comfortable using financial principles in their operations |
| 1081.2) | 6 |
Number of producers/landowners who better understand land leasing options (including advantages/disadvantages of each) |
| 1081.1) | 5 |
Number of producers/landowners willing to make a change to their leasing strategy |
Success Stories
Risk Management Education in Uncertain Times
Author: Shane Bogle
Major Program: Farm Management
"What is risk management? Risk Management involves choosing among various risk management strategies and tools designed to reduce the financial effects of the uncertainties of weather, yields, prices, government policies, global economies, human factors, and other conditions that can cause dramatic fluctuations in farm income." (USDA Risk Management Education). In response to the 2018 Farm bill and low commodity prices, a regional risk management education series was offered
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