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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 0 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 80 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 2500 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 49 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 23 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 200 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 30 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 75 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 60 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 65 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Joanna Coles
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented challenges to many people. It has changed the way we live and work. One of the challenges that has developed for Extension Agents is how do we continue to deliver quality educational programs to our clientele during this health crisis? Most traditional face-to-face program delivery methods are not currently an option.An alternate method is electronic delivery of programs. Because most of our traditional field days were canceled due to Covid, agents collaborate
Author: Joanna Coles
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Social media represents a huge potential for outreach for the Cooperative Extension Service. Facebook has over 2.85 billion active users, YouTube has 2 billion active users and Instagram has 1.074 billion users. Since July of 2016, the Warren County Agriculture’s social media presence has increased its scope and interaction. The platforms focus on timely agriculture and horticulture educational information, promotion of events, agriculture awareness campaigns, and recognition
Author: Joanna Coles
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The Warren County Extension Service has worked with the Farm and Home Show for 20+ years as a platform for other Extension Agents and Specialists to share research-based information from the University of Kentucky. This educational, 5-minute show shares seasonal topics related to the farm and the home and is broadcast on the WBKO TV Station to residents across the South Central Kentucky viewing area.As of July 1, 2020, Warren County Extension Agents have produced, edited, and shared 260 educatio
