Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.2) | 45 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 20 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.7) | 1 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 2 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 35 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 20 |
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) | 5 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 25 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Colby Guffey
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
In October, a second basics of welding class began at the Clinton County Technology Center. This once again was a multi-county effort between Clinton and Cumberland County Extension. The class currently has 15 participants. With the start of a new class and some discussion of an advanced class it was decided to conduct a 6-month post survey with the first group that went through the program. Eleven of the 12 participants have completed the 6-month post survey. Of those, 91% indicated they have c
