Mason County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1042 - Chemical Management
1042.3) 5

Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics

1042.5) 15

Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal

1042.6) 25

Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals

1042.7) 5

Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs

1042.2) 15

Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance

1042.1) 20

Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment

1042.4) 5

Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc.



Success Stories

Agronomy Day

Author: Tad Campbell

Major Program: Chemical Management

With a 2022 estimate of about 78,000 acres of cropland and pasture, Mason County agriculture production remains a vital industry to the community.   With the importance of the agronomic focus for agriculture the annual Ohio River Valley Agronomy Day was held in early February.  The event is hosted as part of a seven-county group in both Kentucky and Ohio.  The multi county event hosted over 40 participants from the area to engage in learning topics centered around weed control str

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