Extension
It Starts With Us
| 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 |
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
