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| 1081 - Farm Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 3 |
Number of producers who gained knowledge of farm profitability for their enterprise(s) from Extension programming |
| 1081.7) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting increased profits and/or reduced risk due to farm management strategies learned through Extension programs |
| 1081.5) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting improved machinery management through Extension programming efforts |
| 1081.4) | 100 |
Number of producers willing to adopt improved soil health/quality practices to improve profitability due to extension programming efforts |
| 1081.3) | 6 |
Number of producers who are comfortable using financial principles in their operations |
| 1081.2) | 11 |
Number of producers/landowners who better understand land leasing options (including advantages/disadvantages of each) |
| 1081.1) | 22 |
Number of producers/landowners willing to make a change to their leasing strategy |
Author: April Wilhoit
Major Program: Farm Management
When I began this job as Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in 2017, I was told by numerous people that they would like to have a Farm Field Day back in Fleming County. The last Farm Field Day occurred in the community over 10 years ago. With the work of the Extension Agriculture Advisory Council the first Farm Field Day in many years was held on September 24, 2019. Topics for the farm field day covered pink eye control in cattle, and importance knowing fo
Author: April Wilhoit
Major Program: Farm Management
The Buffalo Trace County Agriculture and Horticulture agents hosted a four session program for women agriculturalist on topics covering production of cut flowers, pasture management, cattle handling and care, and opportunities for maximizing profits on the farm. The ladies enjoyed the hands on learning activities and were able to view first hand warm season forages and hear of the benefits and place on the farm. One of the attendees stated the benefits of the Cut Flower session as: &
Author: April Wilhoit
Major Program: Farm Management
The Fleming County Agriculture Advisory Council determined the need for a program on business planning for folks that were beginning with farming. The idea was tossed around because one of the farmers on the council was able to become a better manager of his dairy farm after doing a business plan. He went from barely making ends meet to becoming quite profitable in his industry. It was also determined that since the Ag Development Council for Fleming County had decided to allow
