Woodford County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
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)

1081.12) 81

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk

1081.11) 65

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.10) 11

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.8) 2

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

1081.8) 7

Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops

1081.6) 15

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 14

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.5) 31

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 31

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  

1081.1) 0

Number of  people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues



Success Stories

Funding Resources for Farmers Virtual Workshop

Author: Faye Kuosman

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Funding resources for farmers are often crucial to starting a new farm business and even sustaining an existing one. The Woodford County Extension Service receives many inquiries from clientele asking about grants, loans, and cost share opportunities to help offset the costs of either starting their farm business or expanding, sustaining, and/or diversifying their current operation. In response to this, the Woodford County Extension Service partnered with the Woodford County Conservation Distric

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Funding Resources for Farmers Virtual Conference

Author: T. Adam Probst

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Funding resources for farmers are often crucial to starting a new farm business and even sustaining an existing one. The Woodford County Extension Service receives many inquiries from clientele asking about grants, loans, and cost share opportunities to help offset the costs of either starting their farm business or expanding, sustaining, and/or diversifying their current operation. With many of the travel and health restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Woodford County Extensi

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