Bath County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





1081 - Farm Management
1081.6) 3

Number of producers who gained knowledge of farm profitability for their enterprise(s) from Extension programming

1081.7) 0

Number of producers reporting increased profits and/or reduced risk due to farm management strategies learned through Extension programs 

1081.5) 0

Number of producers reporting improved machinery management through Extension programming efforts

1081.4) 25

Number of producers willing to adopt improved soil health/quality practices to improve profitability due to extension programming efforts

1081.3) 0

Number of producers who are comfortable using financial principles in their operations

1081.2) 0

Number of producers/landowners who better understand land leasing options (including advantages/disadvantages of each)

1081.1) 0

Number of producers/landowners willing to make a change to their leasing strategy



Success Stories

covid 19 educational efforts

Author: Robert Amburgey

Major Program: Farm Management

Due to the Covid 19 epidemic, extension programming required new methods to address the needs of our communities.  Extension worked closely with administration, county leadership, and UK specialists to provide the necessary training and resources needed.  Produce best management practices, CAIP education, BQCA, pesticide applicator, soil testing, diagnostics and farm visits were maintained by the use of electronic resources as well as creative personal interaction.  Many programs

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