Webster County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.1) | 26 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.2) | 115 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 10 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.4) | 165 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.5) | 43 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.6) | 10 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 3 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 23 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.10) | 14 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 13 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 84 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
35% Women in Ag Conference
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The 2022 US Ag Census reported that women make up 35% of the total producers in Kentucky. In response, ANR agents from Henderson, Union, Webster, and Crittenden counties collaborated to plan, implement, and evaluate the "35% Women in Agriculture Conference," held on March 14th, 2025, at the Union County Fairgrounds.The conference featured five hands-on sessions led by extension specialists, emergency management services, and local producers. Topics included basic first aid, planter and
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KY Ag Matters Podcast
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Meeting the educational needs of today's producers requires agents to learn and adapt to new ways to connect to our clientele. Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agents in Webster, Lyon, and Trigg counties produce weekly podcasts as part of their regular programs. With a weekly audience base extending well beyond the state borders, Kentucky Ag Matters has developed a regular, listening audience who receives weekly, research-based information on various online hosts. This allows
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