Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 6 |
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) | 4 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 10 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 4 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.8) | 3 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 5 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 8 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 5 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 7 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 6 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 11 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 10 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Jay Hettmansperger
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
High input costs have put a strain on producer profits. Fertilizer and fuel prices have more than doubled since last year. Making farmers scrambling to make a profit in their operation. The ANR agent has worked with several producers in Garrard County on ways to effectively cut some cost without cutting production. Producers have learned how to use fertilizer efficiently by soil sampling for nutrient needs and setting realistic yield goals. They have also learned how to save fuel cos
