Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.2) | 78 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 46 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.7) | 1 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.6) | 0 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.8) | 3 |
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) | 0 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 23 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 27 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.4) | 0 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.3) | 0 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 5 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: David Coffey
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
In cooperation with the Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association, the KADF, and the Jackson County Agriculture agent, Jackson County was approved for $524,000 to use for the County Agriculture Investment Program for the 2022-2023 program year. There were 121 producers approved to receive a $4300.00 each cost share on a 75/25 basis for eligible items. Producers can use this money for 12 eligible investment areas to improve their operations. These areas are:Ag DiversificationAgTech & Leade
