Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.2) | 20 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 6 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.7) | 3 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.6) | 4 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 4 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 30 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 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) |
| 1081.3) | 7 |
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
The Julian Farm has been in the same family since 1813 and now has a board of directors to ensure the property remains a farm after the remaining heirs. I have been working with the current owner, Jane, and members of the board to help draft a new lease agreement with the current producer as the farm transitions to a working educational & demonstration farm. The desire is to continue the good working relationship with the long time lease while beef cattle are temporarily removed to restore s
