Bourbon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 10 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 20 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 20 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 20 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 20 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 100 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 20 |
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) | 10 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 5 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 20 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 30 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 20 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
County Agricultural Development Council Continues Important Work Even in Challenging Times
Author: Anthony Tackett
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
During the past year the Bourbon County Extension Service has worked extensively with the state level Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, and our local County Agricultural Development Council in supporting innovative projects that help increase local farm income. During a normal year acting as liaison and facilitator between these groups takes significant time and coordination. This past year the ongoing pandemic and a vacant s
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