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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.2) | 5 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 4 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.7) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.6) | 2 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.8) | 5 |
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) | 2 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 15 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 10 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.4) | 220 |
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) | 8 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Tad Campbell
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The Buffalo Trace Area Agriculture/Natural Resources Agents and Horticulture Agent offer an annual program for women in agriculture. The program is only open to women with interest in the field of agriculture. The program is designed to offer production and management techniques to be more efficient with the farm operation. Thirty women attended sessions offered during the program. Small fruit production, lawn management, Body Condition scoring/vaccines/ manure a
Author: Tad Campbell
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Tobacco cost-share programs have made significant positive impacts in the county. Improved local infrastructure with fence, water, and facilities have allowed producers to operate more efficiently while in some cases providing safety to animals and local citizens. Beef cattle have seen improved quality over the years with the genetics program; stockyard professionals stated it was evident what the program has done for cattle over the years. Mason County acquired a new program adminis
