Madison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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1081.5) | 0 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
1081.2) | 0 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
1081.7) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
1081.6) | 0 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
1081.10) | 6 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
1081.11) | 0 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
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) |
1081.3) | 0 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Success Stories
Madison County Extension ANR Educational Programming
Author: Brandon Sears
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Madison county continues to be among the top three counties for growth in Kentucky. Many who move here are first time land/farm owners in search of guidance for how to get started and connected to the community. Local farmers and landowners also continue to need assistance and education for their production challenges as well.In an effort to educate and connect producers with one another programs and with input from the Madison County Extension Agriculture Council, Madison County Beef Cattle Ass
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