Grayson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
1081.2) | 0 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
1081.3) | 5 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
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) |
1081.5) | 5 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
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 |
1081.8) | 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 |
1081.10) | 2 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
1081.11) | 10 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
Supporting Farmers by Updating Land Rent and Cash Value Survey Data
Author: Whitney Carman
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Across Kentucky, agricultural landowners, farmers, and Extension professionals often face uncertainty when trying to determine the fair market value of agricultural land and appropriate cash rental rates. Recognizing the need for reliable, up-to-date data, Kentucky’s Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension Agents collaborated with Dr. Greg Halich from the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Agricultural Economic
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