Washington County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.5) 51

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 104

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

1081.7) 47

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.6) 12

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

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) 0

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 353

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 367

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

1081.4) 145

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) 36

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.1) 40

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



Success Stories

Farm Service Nights

Author: Taylor Graves

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Farm Service Nights

There are so many resources available to assist producers in making modifications to their operations. These resources can come in the form of education and financial assistance. But where are these resources available and what steps do producers need to take to get them? These are the questions that the Farm Services night program was able to answer. There are times I will receive phone calls at the office and the producer will need assistance from another entity other than the Extension O

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