Bourbon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.1) 12

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

1081.3) 2

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

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)

1081.12) 0

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

1081.11) 0

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.10) 34

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.8) 0

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

1081.8) 0

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

1081.6) 0

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 0

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.2) 7

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



Success Stories

2024 Annual Farm Field Day

Author: Lindsay Arthur

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

On September 24th, the annual Farm Field Day at Resting Acres Angus in North Middletown, Kentucky, proved to be a tremendous success, despite the looming threat of Hurricane Helene. The event, attended by over 90 people, demonstrated the resilience and dedication of the local farming community and showcased the strength of partnerships between agricultural experts and healthcare providers.Participants enjoyed an educational tour of the farm led by experts in the field. Dr. Jimmy Henning, a Unive

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Farmer's Heart Health/Farm Field Day

Author: Karen Denniston

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

On September 24th, the annual Farm Field Day at Resting Acres Angus in North Middletown, Kentucky, proved to be a tremendous success, despite the looming threat of Hurricane Helene. The event, attended by over 90 people, demonstrated the resilience and dedication of the local farming community and showcased the strength of partnerships between agricultural experts and healthcare providers.Participants enjoyed an educational tour of the farm led by experts in the field. Dr. Jimmy Henning, a Unive

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