Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 10 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 2 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 5 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 20 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 10 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 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) |
| 1081.8) | 2 |
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) | 3 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 7 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 20 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Since Covid19 restrictions were in place for most of the 2020-21 year, meeting the needs for the county was difficult and challenging to say the least. Soil samples and office visits were received and conducted in the parking lot while following the ever changing CDC guide lines. Farm visits were crucial during these times for educational opportunities and production demonstrations. Because of the efforts of the Knox County Extension Service, High Tunnels were set up and began production,
