Henry County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.1) | 5 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.2) | 108 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 53 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.4) | 36 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.5) | 63 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.6) | 59 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 95 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 35 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.10) | 60 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 60 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 102 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
Securing the Future of Your Farm
Author: Megan Wetenkamp
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
According to the 2000 and 2022 US Agriculture Census, Kentucky has lost 1.4 million acres of farmland and 17,000 farms in 20 years. From 2017-2022 Kentucky lost 4% of farms. In that same time between 2017-2022, Henry County farm numbers decreased by 6.7% (KY by the Numbers). Partnering with the Trimble County ANR Agent a seven-part series on farm estate planning was designed. Each session covered a different topic. The first session was the best attended with 68 producers. The first sessio
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Henry County Young Farmers
Author: Megan Wetenkamp
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The average Henry County farmer is 57 years old. The Henry County Young Farmers is a group started by the ANR Agent to target issues specific to farmers under 40 years old. Those issues include access to land, financial management, and farm diversification. An interest survey was conducted at a separate meeting with overwhelming number (greater than 70%) of respondents indicating they wanted a Young Farmers Group in the county. This is an ongoing program with the first meeting in March of 2
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