Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 47 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 56 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 79 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 47 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 6 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 79 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 12 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.8) | 203 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 3 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 667 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 263 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 822 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Clinton Hardy
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
No one will forget 2020. Covid-19 didn’t care where you work or live, what church or school you attend. Everyone was affected, if not infected in one way or another. Agriculture has certainly has its ups and downs during the past 18 months. 2020 began with boost of confidence as trade agreements were established and plans were made for a rebound in demand for agricultural products. By mid-summer the commo
