Jackson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
1081.2) | 42 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
1081.3) | 3 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
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) |
1081.5) | 22 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
1081.6) | 0 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
1081.7) | 7 |
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) | 9 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
1081.10) | 10 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
1081.11) | 45 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
1081.12) | 25 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
Small Ruminant Boot Camp
Author: Hunter Carroll
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
On Saturday June 1, 2024 the Wolfe County Extension Office hosted a regional Small Ruminant Boot Camp for sheep and goat producers. Participants traveled from as far as Grant County on the North, as far south as McCreary County and as far Southeast as Knott County. Ms. Kelly Yates from the Sheep and Goat Producers Association coordinated the event with the Wolfe County Extension Office and Dr. Ken Andries presented the information. Sheep were provided by the Jackson County FFA, brought by Hunter
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