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| 1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1061.1) | 29 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
| 1061.2) | 29 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
Author: Clay Stamm
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Kentucky is home to 85,500 farms, tied with Oklahoma as the 4th ranking state in the number of farms (National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2012). The average farm size in Kentucky is 164 acres, compared to the national average of 421 (National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2012). Between 2007 and 2012, the Bluegrass State had a 6.7% decrease in the number of acres of farmland, which is the greatest percentage decrease any state in the country (Census of Agriculture, 2012). While Kentucky
