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| 1081 - Farm Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 15 |
Number of producers who gained knowledge of farm profitability for their enterprise(s) from Extension programming |
| 1081.7) | 15 |
Number of producers reporting increased profits and/or reduced risk due to farm management strategies learned through Extension programs |
| 1081.5) | 15 |
Number of producers reporting improved machinery management through Extension programming efforts |
| 1081.4) | 15 |
Number of producers willing to adopt improved soil health/quality practices to improve profitability due to extension programming efforts |
| 1081.3) | 15 |
Number of producers who are comfortable using financial principles in their operations |
| 1081.2) | 15 |
Number of producers/landowners who better understand land leasing options (including advantages/disadvantages of each) |
| 1081.1) | 15 |
Number of producers/landowners willing to make a change to their leasing strategy |
Author: Benjamin Rudy
Major Program: Farm Management
Early Career Farming Program (ECFP) - Local Executive and Judges MeetingCarlisle, Fulton and Hickman County had a market value of $337 million in agricultural products last year – equal to the single largest producing county in the state. This region spent over $70 million on fertilizer, seed and chemicals alone last year. After discussing with CEC board and Ag council, agents wanted to offer a program geared toward younger farmers getting ready to transition toward making farm decisions w
