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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 6 |
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) | 125 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 54 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 35 |
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) | 25 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 54 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 35 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 25 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 450 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 8 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 800 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Andy Mills
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The purpose of the Meade County Ag Field Day is to educate farmers and landowners on improved agricultural practices that are economical and safe to man as well as the environment. Mead County has a tradition of holding a field day on a local farm and producers expect the Extension Office to implement it. For many years now the Meade County Extension Office collaborates with the Meade County Conservation District and the Natural Resource and Conservation Service to plan and host an Ag Fiel
