Casey County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





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) 0

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk

1081.11) 2

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.10) 0

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) 0

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.5) 0

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 0

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

1081.3) 3

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



Success Stories

Central KY Women in Agriculture Conference

Author: Kelsey Marcum

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Nationally 30% of all farm operators are women. In Kentucky, there are 31,419 women operators of which 8,200 are principle operators. Of all women principal operators in the state, 87.2% are full owners. Undeniably, women make up a significant portion of agriculturalists in our area. Because of these statistics, local area Extension Agents felt a need to reach out to this underserved audience to provide support, education, and networking opportunities. Casey, Cumberland, Grayson, McCreary,

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