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| 1083 - Ag Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1083.1) | 35 |
Number of producers reporting an increased knowledge of farm bill programs |
| 1083.2) | 35 |
Number of producers incorporating increase knowledge of farm bill programs in enrollment decisions |
| 1083.3) | 35 |
Number of producers indicating an increased knowledge of economic impacts of environmental policy |
| 1083.4) | 35 |
Number of producers making changes to their operation as a result of increase knowledge of economic impacts of environmental policy |
Author: Benjamin Rudy
Major Program: Ag Policy
With 83.53% of the land in all four river counties used for crop production, agriculture holds a strong presence. It was proposed to highlight agriculture in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman County. The first of its kind event WAVE River Counties AG Day was held at Fort Jefferson Cross Memorial in Wickliffe on July 13 from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. The theme “Lets Grow With It”, was chosen. The WAVE Ag Day is a joint venture including all four county judge execu
Author: Benjamin Rudy
Major Program: Ag Policy
With the new 2020 Farm Bill required producers with important decision to make concerning the programs sign-ups with the individual farm numbers. Due to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), not being allowed to assist in education landowners and producer about these program the Extension Serviced aided in this process in educating producers on this process. The Fulton County Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Agent partnered with the Fulton/Hickman FSA office to host a meeting to p
