Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.2) | 125 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 25 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.7) | 25 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.6) | 50 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.8) | 10 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 2 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 20 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 10 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 150 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.4) | 1100 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.3) | 3 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 15 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Linda McClanahan
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
To meet educational needs for farmers of certain agricultural commodities, ANR agents in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties collaborate to host a series of winter educational meetings annually. This year they conducted meetings for forages, grain crops, backgrounder and tobacco producers. Topics for the meetings are selected based off surveys conducted by the individual county agents, surveys from past meetings and current issues. Surveys found these meetings were attended by producers
Author: Linda McClanahan
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
As the percent of the population involved in agriculture continues to decline, there is a great need to share accurate information on food production and provide opportunities across the rural/urban divide. This year the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Service, Farm Bureau Federation, Soil Conservation District and Chamber of Commerce commemorated the 20th anniversary of the annual Farm/City Celebration. This event provides the opportunity to showcase both agriculture and business in our cou
