Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 0 |
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) | 400 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 0 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 100 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 0 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 27 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 5 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 5 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 0 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The economy in 2022 has been one for the books and farmers are experiencing unprecedented price increases on input costs which has created challenges and uncertainties when ordering supplies and planning for the growing year. Urea fertilizer in spring of 2021 was $16 for a 50 lb bag; currently, in the spring of 2022- that same bag of fertilizer is $32. In response to this increase and potential affect on farmers profitability, Campbell County ANR Agent partnered with JD Green, UK Weed Science Sp
