Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 150 |
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) | 189 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 63 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 7 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 38 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 75 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 49 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 250 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 34 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Joanna Coles
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Succession planning is a necessary but difficult process. FarmLASTS estimates 88% of farmers and farmland owners do not have an exit plan. With good communication and a well-developed plan, transitioning a family farm or business can be accomplished. The Butler, Logan and Warren County agriculture extension agents led and taught a 3-part virtual farm transitions series. The program was offered by all Mammoth Cave agriculture agents and had 16 participants with farm estate value
Author: Joanna Coles
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Supporting beginning farmers is a topic identified by stakeholders across Kentucky. A committee of agriculture agents from the Mammoth Cave Area of Kentucky worked together to develop a 4-session program that would provide a sound foundation for clients that want to start a farming operation. The sessions were delivered via ZOOM. Each session was 1 hour long. Sessions were developed to address questions that many beginning farmers have and provide beginning farmers with i
