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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 6 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 13 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 21 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 15 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 36 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 9 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 21 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.8) | 3 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 7 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 21 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 19 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 29 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Bethany Pratt
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Louisville Metro Government has Land Development Codes that regulate what can and cannot happen on all property within Louisville. These codes have often come in conflict with residents’ ability and interest to practice agriculture in an urban environment. Starting in December of 2020, Metro Government office of Louisville Forward began an equity review of these codes. Jefferson Co Horticulture Agent worked with members of the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition (UAC) to review and prov
Author: Phillip Long
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
New farm business development in Jefferson County has slowed with regard to the recent pandemic, and a limited amount of support, created by an uncertain socio-economic-political environment. However, the development of Equine Therapy farms has continued to grow, serving the increased needs of Jefferson County, with the greatest number of farms being located in Eastern Jefferson County. Equine Therapy has created a need for safe and healthy indoor, and outdoor environments, for clients and
