Wolfe County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.2) | 0 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 0 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.4) | 100 |
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) | 41 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.6) | 13 |
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) | 100 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.10) | 0 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 3 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 18 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
Bull Breeding Soundness Exams Proves More Successful in Year 2
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
After successful BSE Clinics last year, area Ag agents applied for and received funding to host two clinics again this year from ANR mini grants provided by the Associate Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Last year the agents recognized that after the initial clinic there was positive momentum building behind educating others as to the importance of getting bulls tested prior to the breeding season. Unfortunate for those who had bulls failed, their testimony made others realize this
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