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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 45 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 110 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 30 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 65 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 20 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 45 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 40 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.8) | 20 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 21 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 80 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
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 places livestock production as a high regard. The Shelby County Extension office would want to restart the Stockman’s College to help
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The COVID-19 pandemic on most of 2020-2021 created unique situations which needed addressed especially with regards to agricultural producers. In spring of 2020 until the spring of 2021, Extension Offices were open only to one on one appointments, and large gatherings were not available to ensure safety of staff and clients. The lack of large educational meetings caused many issues for agricultural producers, but a large issue for producers was obtaining the necessary education to either sale ag
