Marion County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.2) 100

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

1081.5) 10

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.7) 0

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) 0

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) 48

Number of  people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues



Success Stories

Fencing School

Author: Chelsea Sapp

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Chelsea SappANR Success Story #2January 2023Fencing School  After seeing the need for modernized and improved fencing practices, I collaborated with Dr. Chris Teutsch and members from Ag Council to host the 2022 Kentucky Fencing School. This program was the first one done in Marion County since pre-Covid (2018). I worked with a local young farmer in Marion County to be the host farm for this event. The first part of the day was held at the Marion County Extension Office. Participa

Full Story