Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
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



Success Stories

Get the Scoop Radio Show

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

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