Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.2) | 30 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 30 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.7) | 30 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.6) | 30 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.8) | 30 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 30 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 30 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 30 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 30 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 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) |
| 1081.3) | 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
Writing Our Future Through many discussions with the Ag Business leaders in Christian County it was determined there is a great need for lender education in the Ag sector. Today the majority of Americans are at least three generations removed from the farm. That tells us that the average person walking down the street knows very little about farming, agriculture, or food production. The Ag leaders in Christian County decided that we must take the time to educate our lender
