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| 1081 - Farm Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.1) | 0 |
Number of producers/landowners willing to make a change to their leasing strategy |
| 1081.2) | 0 |
Number of producers/landowners who better understand land leasing options (including advantages/disadvantages of each) |
| 1081.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who are comfortable using financial principles in their operations |
| 1081.4) | 17 |
Number of producers willing to adopt improved soil health/quality practices to improve profitability due to extension programming efforts |
| 1081.5) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting improved machinery management through Extension programming efforts |
| 1081.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who gained knowledge of farm profitability for their enterprise(s) from Extension programming |
| 1081.7) | 3 |
Number of producers reporting increased profits and/or reduced risk due to farm management strategies learned through Extension programs |
Author: David Coffey
Major Program: Farm Management
According to the AgCensus Jackson County has 16000 head of livestock. With this many livestock, there is a constant need for new fences and education for constructing fences properly in the county. The Jackson County Agriculture agent worked closely with the Jackson County Cattlemen’s association and developed a fencing demonstration to show the proper methods for building livestock fence that would be both durable and also effectively hold livestock. This on-farm demonstration consisted o
Author: David Coffey
Major Program: Farm Management
A local cattleman identified the need for more training in financial planning and budgeting. As a result, ANR Agents from Jackson, Laurel and Clay Counties collaboratively planned, resourced and executed a three part series on legacy and asset management in the first quarter of 2018. The three programs were: Planning for the Next Generation of Landowners, Can I Afford This, and Minimizing Tax Burden/Maximizing Tax Benefits. The Agents leveraged local experts to speak to clients on the
