Extension
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| 1002 - Water and Soil Quality and Conservation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1002.19) | 0 |
Number of landowners who adopted changes to improve the water quality of forested streams |
| 1002.18) | 0 |
Number of people who adjusted rate, timing, placement and/or sources to increase nutrient use efficiency |
| 1002.15) | 10 |
Number of producers who developed or implemented nutrient management plan |
| 1002.13) | 100 |
Number of producers who developed or updated an Ag Water Quality Plan |
| 1002.12) | 0 |
Number of people who planted native plants in buffer zones |
| 1002.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of backyard streams, watersheds, stream ecology and best practices to improving water quality |
| 1002.2) | 0 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of water quality in urban areas |
| 1002.5) | 0 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase soil organic matter |
| 1002.6) | 0 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to improve soil structure for water infiltration and retention. |
| 1002.8) | 120 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving water quality |
| 1002.7) | 0 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to increase ground cover for soil protection. |
| 1002.4) | 0 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for soil /water conservation |
| 1002.11) | 0 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices to protect stream banks, stream buffer zones, water quality protection, and/or manure management |
| 1002.3) | 120 |
Number of people who implemented one or more best practices for improving soil quality /soil health |
Author: Nick Roy
Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation
This past year, the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service assisted12 local farmers in developing or updating their Kentucky Nutrient Management Plans (KNMP). This service provided to farmers aims to improve nutrient management practices on livestock farms, ensuring compliance with state regulations and promoting sustainable agriculture. The extension service provides education on nutrient management via workshops and one-on-one consultations, providing farmers with the necessary tools, know
