Mason County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1061 - Sustainable Agriculture
1061.2) 20

Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs

1061.1) 50

Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices



Success Stories

Environmental Awareness through Education

Author: Tad Campbell

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

The Buffalo Trace Area Agriculture and Natural Resource Agents hosted two producer certification meetings discussing a newer chemical chemistry with soybean production utilizing dicamba based herbicides.  Agents partnered with Bayer Incorporated and the University of Kentucky Weed Scientist Specialists to offer two certification meetings discussing the environmental concerns with dicamba chemistries.   Each session presented positive and negatives associated with the chemistry while of

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