Marion County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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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
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