Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 85 |
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) | 76 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 48 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 5 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.8) | 7 |
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) | 38 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 15 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 15 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 11 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 2 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 118 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Chris Ammerman
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Recent research has revealed that during the past 6 year more than 60,000 people were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal, agricultural-related injuries. This study concluded that numbers if nonfatal agricultural injuries was somewhat limited because some injuries went unreported. Over the period, an estimated 62,079 people were treated in an emergency department for agricultural-related injuries. With an average age of 66, farmers in general are not getting younger and G
Author: Chris Ammerman
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The scope of agriculture in Grant County has evolved over the past 20 years. Burley tobacco production no longer remains the economic driver for farm revenue. Farmers looked to supplement the loss of tobacco income with more and additional sources for farm revenue. The Grant County Agriculture Development Council has been proactive in utilizing funds from the Master Settlement Agreement to assist farmers. These efforts allow farmers to merge their businesses with the late
