Fleming County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.4) 5

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) 7

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk

1081.11) 11

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.10) 12

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.8) 2

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

1081.8) 10

Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops

1081.6) 10

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 18

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.5) 26

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 25

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

1081.3) 12

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.1) 8

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



Success Stories

Electric Fencing School

Author: April Wilhoit

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Electric Fencing School

COVID-19 put a damper on many face-to-face events in 2020 and 2021.  The first face-to-face Fleming County ANR sponsored event since COVID-19 was the Electric Fencing School.  The program was planned by the Fleming County and Lewis County Extension Offices and promoted within the Buffalo Trace County area.  Thirty attendees learned new techniques with electric fencing such as how to construct a floating brace as well as options for electric fencing poles and insulators.  Atte

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