Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.2) | 2 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 12 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.7) | 4 |
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) | 1 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 6 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 6 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.4) | 0 |
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) | 3 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 11 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Dee Heimgartner
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
A military couple bought some farm ground in Crittenden County for hunting purposes but had other plans for the property after retirement. They reached out to the ANR agent Dee Heimgartner for soil sampling. During a conversation the couple asked many questions about farming and were wanting to try a broad range of farm production from goats, chickens to produce. The couple stayed in contact with the agent while they were stationed in another state. Once they both retired they moved full time to
