1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
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1061.1) | 1521 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
1061.2) | 33 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Farm management relies heavily on realizing the costs of production, proper management and utilization of technology, techniques and research. For the second year agriculture and natural resource agents from Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Webster counties have worked cooperatively with the Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation to plan and host the Roots to Riches Agri-preneurial Conference in hopes of promoting increased risk management as well as providing a one-stop shop for lo