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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 54 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 875 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 647 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 118 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 115 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 647 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 1294 |
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) | 5 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 15 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 1259 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 135 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 2911 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Chris Ammerman
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Consumer choice has shifted away from the grocery store shelves and many local farmers markets have become the target to provide safe, fresh, and nutritious food for communities across the state, and Grant County is experiencing this trend as well. The past 18 months have shifted many individual’s life choices to shift away from the current food supply. As a result an increase in the demand for locally grown fresh produce, meat, and eggs. The Grant County Farm Bureau Fed
