Trigg County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.2) 89

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

1081.5) 36

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.7) 36

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.6) 21

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.8) 23

Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops

1081.8) 6

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

1081.10) 16

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 21

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 87

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk

1081.4) 0

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) 0

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.1) 23

Number of  people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues



Success Stories

Beef Solutions

Author: Samuel Cofield

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

2023 Marks the 3rd year of Trigg County Extension partnering with the Kentucky Beef Network through Beef Solutions.  KY Cattlemen's Ground Beef is a branded beef launched by Beef Solutions a partner with the Ky Cattlemen's association.  Most cattle producers have heard of Ky Cattlemen's Ground beef, seen it on the shelf at Krogers or read about it in the Cow Country News. Beef Solutions buys cull cows from Ky farm families who are all BQCA trained producers, committed to ex

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