Harrison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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1081.1) | 10 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
1081.3) | 20 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
1081.4) | 350 |
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) | 185 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
1081.11) | 125 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
1081.10) | 75 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
1081.8) | 50 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
1081.6) | 45 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
1081.7) | 15 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
1081.2) | 75 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
1081.5) | 50 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
Success Stories
Land Value and Cash Rate Survey
Author: Jessica Barnes
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Describe the Issue or Situation. Agricultural landowners, farmers, Extension Agents for Agriculture and Natural Resources, and other interested persons are in need of a reliable source of information for determining the value of agricultural land and cash rental rates for agricultural land. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). Kentucky Agricultural and Natural Resource agents worked with Dr. Greg Halich from the Martin Gatton Colle
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