Fleming County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1033 - Soil testing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1033.1) | 230 |
Number of people who collected soil samples for testing |
| 1033.21) | 230 |
Number of people who applied Extension recommendations for soil fertility (See Ag Economic Policy or Environmental for long term impact) |
Success Stories
Fertilizer Academy Benefits Farmers & Agriculture Agencies
Author: April Wilhoit
Major Program: Soil testing
The post COVID-19 pandemic environment revealed a continuum of inflation on many goods and services. One commodity in particular that saw a great increase in price was fertilizer. The much needed input in the agriculture community almost tripled in price. With the increase in cost, farmers began to look at their soil management practices to weigh options to weather the "storm" financially. As farmers thought of ways to make changes on their farm, they began reac
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