Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 30 |
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) | 30 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 30 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 30 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.8) | 30 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 30 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 30 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 30 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 30 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 30 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 30 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 30 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Matthew Futrell
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The accessibility of information to farmers has never been higher. Emails, blogs, social media, videos, and online training are bridging the information gap. This is true for all agricultural sectors except Amish and Mennonite farmers. Christian and Todd counties are two of the most Amish-populated counties in the state. Kentucky is the 8th most Amish-populated state with 15,000. Limited access to phones and internet sources, make it challenging for Amish farmers to get timely production informa
