Ballard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.1) | 5 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.2) | 0 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 5 |
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) |
| 1081.5) | 1 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.6) | 0 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 1 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 5 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.10) | 0 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 14 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
2024-25 Ballard County CAIP Funding
Author: Thomas Miller
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The Ballard County Ag Development Board met in July 2024 to approve the funding of another round of CAIP (County Agriculture Improvement Program) for the producers of Ballard County through the Kentucky Office of Ag Policy. They voted to use $322,309 of the Ballard County Funds for a 50% cost share program of up to $10,000 for each producer. That means that the producer can spend up to $10,000 and get 50% up to $5,000 reimbursed.In the past this program has been greatly received by B
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