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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.5) | 75 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 175 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.7) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.6) | 0 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.8) | 5 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 75 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 145 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.4) | 55 |
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) | 65 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 125 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
According to the 2022 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities report completed by Purdue University, there were no fewer than 42 grain related entrapments in 2022 representing a 44.8% increase over 2021. This was the highest number of grain entrapments in over a decade. With the knowledge of potential injuries caused by grain bins and the increased number of grain bins in Clark County, two agricultural producers approached the Clark County Extension Office wit
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
According to the 2017 Ag Census, Clark County have over 800 farms and around $34,028,000 in agricultural sales with livestock sales equaling 55% of total sales. Also Clark county has 14,576 households according to the 2019 census. With this knowledge, the Clark County Extension Office worked to hold the 2024 Winter School. The purpose of the 2024 Winter School was to hold a three day series covering bull selection, hay storage, pasture fertilization, pond construction, feed and water structures,
