Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 30 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 2 |
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) | 1 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 5 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 2 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 1 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 2 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 1 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 5 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Keenan Bishop
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
A local farm had made a living for decades offering horse riding lessons, boarding and trail trail riding. Over the years they had been involved with Extension regularly and even hosted two Field Days.Prior to covid they transitioned their main enterprise to boarding polo horses. When events shut down all the owners eventually withdrew their horses and the family had to find a new source of income.Working with Extension and utilizing loaner equipment from the office they decided to start a bottl
