1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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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) |
1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
1081.11) | 0 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
1081.10) | 0 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
1081.6) | 0 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
1081.7) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
1081.5) | 0 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
1081.2) | 0 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
1081.3) | 0 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
1081.1) | 15 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Roger Mollette
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The Martin County Agricultural Development Council recently received $30,000.00 from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Council. The County Council with the Martin County Soil Conservation District acting as the Administrator of the program has chosen the County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP). Producers with a Farm Number and Water Quality Plan may apply for up to $5,000.00 for Primary Focus Areas and up to $1,500.00 for Secondary Focus Areas. Producers will be respo