1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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1081.4) | 20 |
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) | 80 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
1081.11) | 60 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
1081.10) | 80 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
1081.6) | 40 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
1081.7) | 20 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
1081.5) | 80 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
1081.2) | 0 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
1081.3) | 0 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
1081.1) | 20 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Steven Musen
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The Kentucky Ag. Development Funds County Ag. Investment Program (CAIP) cost-share program has been used to assist in the restructuring of Jessamine County Agriculture, helping to alleviate financial challenges caused by the loss of tobacco income and diversify the agriculture production base. The nine members of the Jessamine County Agriculture Development Board, in cooperation with the Jessamine County Extension ANR Agent, have worked hard to maximize the use of the KADF cost-share funds