Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.1) | 265 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.2) | 146 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 52 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.4) | 165 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.5) | 65 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.6) | 58 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 66 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.8) | 57 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 8 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.10) | 250 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 36 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 360 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
Campbell County ANR Agent Builds Agriculture Complex
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Campbell County has not had a large animal vet in the county since 2013 (12 years ago) when Grants Lick Vet Clinic stopped practicing and moved to their new small animal facility. At that time, Grants Lick Vet decided to sell their large animal practice (book of business) to Dr. Glaza from Licking Valley Vet in Pendleton County. Approximately 5 years ago, Dr. Glaza stopped accepting new large animal clients and stopped the majority of farm visits and required existing clients to haul livestock t
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Harvesting your Timber & Ag Water Quality Plan Workshops Assist Landowners
Author: Michelle Simon
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Although Campbell County is known for it’s rolling hills, horticulture, forage and livestock production- 57% of the county is considered “wooded”. Some of the forested land is hardwoods meant to grow for timber. Since the turnaround time for timber production is much longer than traditional crops, many times landowners will only harvest and sell their timber once or twice in their lifetime. This can lead to uncertainty in the process of sales, best management practices and fair
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