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| 1082 - Ag Marketing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1082.1) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting increased knowledge of insurance products available for risk management |
| 1082.2) | 22 |
Number of producers reporting a reduction in risk level from use of insurance products |
| 1082.3) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting an increase in knowledge of futures and options as a risk management strategy |
| 1082.4) | 5 |
Number of producers reporting a reduction in risk levels from using futures and options as a risk management strategy |
| 1082.5) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting an increase in general marketing knowledge |
| 1082.6) | 0 |
Number of producers incorporating increased marketing knowledge into their operations |
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Ag Marketing
Due to Henry County’s topography and soil, animal production has always been strong with in Henry County. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Henry County has over $14,000,000 in animal sales, and the average age of the farmer is 57.6 years old according to the USDA Census of Agriculture. With this knowledge, the Henry County Extension Office wanted to find ways to encourage youth to begin or stay in animal agriculture. The Henry County Extension Office decided to partner with loc
