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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 197 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 19 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 37 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 37 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 47 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 168 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 7700 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.8) | 25 |
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) | 159 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 174 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 26 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Hart County has a very strong agriculture and horticulture base. The absence of an Ag and Natural resources agent in the county has presented challenges for Extension staff and producers during this vacancy. The current staff does an excellent job ensuring that the needs of growers and homeowners are met. The ANR agents in Barren and Metcalfe County have assisted them and will continue to lend support in order provide agriculture information to the people of Hart County. Through
