Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 171 |
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) | 17 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 61 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 7 |
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) | 7 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 11 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 9 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 42 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 16 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 6 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Timothy Estes
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
As anyone could guess, the last few years have been extremely challenging for everyone. Farmers have certainly not been immune to any of those challenges. In fact, within the last few months those challenges have multiplied mainly because of the drastic increase in inputs (Fertilizer, chemicals, etc.). And of course, when those increase then the bottom lines of the farmers are affected and eventually the consumers down the line. As a result of those issues, I felt the n
