Spencer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 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) | 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) |
| 1081.5) | 10 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.6) | 5 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 2 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
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) | 15 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 15 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Success Stories
Beginning Producer Series
Author: Bryce Roberts
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Perhaps someone bought a 5-10 acre home lot on which they are dreaming of homesteading and selling produce from a large garden. Maybe, they are retiring from work, inherited land, and suddenly became the steward of a much larger property. Possibly they are a young farmer leasing land for the first time and looking for a farm to purchase while they establish their business. Beginning farmers, market gardeners, and landowners come with many different situations; but, they tend to have similar inte
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