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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.5) | 2 |
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) | 4 |
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) | 0 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 55 |
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) | 5 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 105 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Thomas Miller
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
After participating in the KY Ag Matters Podcast last year for the first time, this year I appeared in 2 episodes. The first was a program with Dr. Lloyd Murdcock, Extension Soils Specialist from the Princeton Research Station to talk about his over 50 year career at the station. We delved into the beginnings of no-till production and how it really started in Kentucky. We talked about how the impact of Johnsongrass really slowed the spread of no-till adoption then with successf
Author: Thomas Miller
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
With the extension of the current Farm Bill into the 2024 growing season, producers still needed education and information on which election would be best for their farm in the current growing season. Tom Miller, Ballard County Extension Agent for ANR developed several options for growers and landowners. With FSA personnel discouraged from giving advice, it is a great opportunity for extension to fill the void. Several newsletter articles and updates were produced. A lett
