Daviess County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.2) 863

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

1081.5) 43

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.7) 56

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.6) 863

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.8) 123

Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops

1081.8) 63

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

1081.10) 863

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 863

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 863

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk

1081.4) 675

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) 13

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.1) 12

Number of  people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues



Success Stories

Agricultural Finance Lenders Conference

Author: Clinton Hardy

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Owensboro serves as a regional hub for agricultural finance with multiple private, government and member organizations serving the finance needs of farm businesses across the Green River Area.  The Green River Area Extension offices and the Ohio Valley Farm Analysis Association recognize the importance educating lenders on the general agricultural economy and profit outlook of the upcoming year as they prepare to meet with their clients on end of year operating loan settlements and renewals

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