Extension
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| 1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1061.2) | 200 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
| 1061.1) | 850 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
Author: Mattea Mitchell
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Hickman County had 246 farm operations on 118,474 acres representing 88% of the county's total land. Total value of crop sales were $56,171 and animal sales were $102,692. Hickman County is a predominately farming community with production of row crops, livestock, poultry, and hog barns. Our county also includes other smaller food producing farms.The Grow It, Eat It, Wear It program focuses on several aspects of agriculture including row crop prod
Author: Mattea Mitchell
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Hickman County had 246 farm operations on 118,474 acres representing 88% of the county's total land. Total value of crop sales were $56,171 and animal sales were $102,692. Hickman County is a predominately farming community with production of row crops, livestock, poultry, and hog barns.When looking at the four river counties as one, 83.53% of the land is used for crop production. Last year, there were $359,967,000 of products sold across 960 farm
