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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 11 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 4 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 21 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 23 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 2 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 0 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 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) |
| 1081.8) | 16 |
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) | 11 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 4 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service provides practical research-based education to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Traditionally, education programs are offered in the form of a field day, classroom or day camp to reach more clientele in one setting. These programs can be a series of events that take place over a few weeks or they can be a one-day event. Often times, one of the most benefic
