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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.5) | 35 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 43 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.7) | 16 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.6) | 13 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.8) | 53 |
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) | 23 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 25 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.4) | 160 |
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) | 5 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 138 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
To meet the educational needs of today's Producer requires Agents to learn and adapt to new ways to connect to our clientele. Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agents in Webster, Hopkins and Mclean counties produce weekly podcasts as part of their Tri-County Ag Extension Group programs. With a weekly audience base that extends well beyond the state borders, Kentucky Ag Matters has developed a regular, listening audience who receive weekly, research-based information on a varie
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Tri-County Ag Extension Group consists of Agriculture and Natural Resources Agents in Webster, McLean and Hopkins Counties. The counties are not only alike geographically, but also agriculturally. Many producers in the tri-county area farm in all three counties. With specialist demand during the “winter meeting season” coupled with travel constraints, moving toward multi-county educational opportunities just makes sense. The Tri-County Ag Extension Group offer
