Extension
It Starts With Us
| 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) | 10 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 5 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 3 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 2 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 5 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 10 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 3 |
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: Benjamin Rudy
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
With 83.53% of the land in all four river counties used for crop production, agriculture holds a strong presence in these counties. A one billion dollar impact and $359,967,000 worth of products sold across 960 farms- WAVE AG Day highlights agriculture in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman County. The 4th year for the event, River Counties WAVE AG Day, was held in Fulton County at the Riverfront in Hickman City on July 22nd from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. The theme “Let&rsquo
