1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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1081.4) | 225 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
1081.12) | 301 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
1081.11) | 360 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
1081.10) | 149 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
1081.8) | 11 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
1081.6) | 76 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
1081.7) | 26 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
1081.5) | 201 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
1081.2) | 85 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
1081.3) | 125 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
1081.1) | 351 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Finding new ways to reach new Extension clients is always a struggle for agents. Answering the question, “where do folks get their information?” is a tough one. In 2016 Extension agents began a daily radio show on WGGC. WGGC is a 100,000-watt FM radio station in Bowling Green, KY. The show airs each weekday morning at 5:00AM and is the start of the station’s daily programming. The Get the Scoop radio show has gained in popularity with listeners an