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





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.4) 20

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) 12

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

1081.11) 4

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.10) 80

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.8) 0

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

1081.8) 130

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

1081.6) 27

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 140

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.5) 14

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 1300

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  

1081.1) 1300

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



Success Stories

Fayette County Extension Expo

Author: Beau Neal

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

The office held the Fayette County Extension Expo and open house. This event allowed the ANR program to showcase what it does and talk with members of the community who may not be directly involved in agriculture.  There were agriculture displays set up, including shrimp from a local farm, as well as local farmers available to chat about farming in Fayette County.  I met numerous potential clients and folks that didn't realize we offered services to farmers and agricultural produce

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