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| 1073 - Tobacco | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1073.1) | 67 |
Number of producers completing GAP training |
| 1073.3) | 67 |
Number of producers utilizing tobacco varieties with appropriate disease resistance for their farm |
| 1073.4) | 12 |
Number of producers who used UK diagnostic services to identify insects, disease and/or weeds in tobacco |
| 1073.5) | 12 |
Number of producers who adopted one or more UK fertility management recommendations for tobacco |
| 1073.6) | 25 |
Number of producers who utilized UK soil testing services for tobacco |
| 1073.7) | 1 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for tobacco |
| 1073.8) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting tobacco production practices that improve environmental/water quality |
| 1073.2) | 0 |
Number of producers adopting practices that improve profitability |
Author: Ricky Arnett
Major Program: Tobacco
Agriculture seems to be a diminishing population but this year Green County grew in numbers. One young man and his family looked toward extension for support and help. This family had no land land but access to land. He had very little experience in agriculture but at the same time realized how important agriculture is and wanted their kids to understand also. They approached me with a plan and a goal in mind but wanting guidance in pursuing this dream. Through educational programs and several o
