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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 25 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 5 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 45 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 10 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 15 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 30 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 5 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.8) | 5 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 10 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 25 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 30 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 50 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Curtis Judy
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The Todd County Conservation District is administering Todd County’s seventh offering of the Phase I County Agricultural Improvement Program (CAIP) this program year. The program was approved for $235,000 in Todd County Ag. Development funds, with a maximum cost-share reimbursement limit of $3,500 per farm. The actual reimbursement cap will be a pro-rated number, based upon the number of people who complete projects and the amount of cost-share eligible money they spend. CAIP s
Author: Curtis Judy
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
July 1, 2020 marked the beginning of a new two-year term for Todd County’s Phase I Ag. Development Council. Of the nine members on the 2020-22 Council, six were totally new this term, having never served before. At their first meeting, members received training related to their responsibilities on the Council, including a short history of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund and the projects and programs that have been funded in Todd County. The County Council has d
