Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
| 1071.1) | 50 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.2) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.5) | 50 |
Number of producers who applied Extension information for grain production related to fertility management, varieties, control of insect, disease or pest and/or sustainable practices |
Author: Linda McClanahan
Major Program: Grains
As we have fewer people involved in the agriculture industry and in food production it becomes increasingly more important to educate people, including youth, about where their food, fiber, fuel and other products we depend on farmers for comes from. For a number of years now the ANR agent has partnered with the 4-H agent, other extension staff to have school enrichment days for various grade levels. Each day has a different theme and central focus. This year we had 3rd grade Ag Day, 4th grade H
