Montgomery County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.6) 25

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 105

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.1) 805

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

1081.5) 55

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.3) 55

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.2) 105

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

1081.4) 109

Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater)

1081.8) 25

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

1081.8) 25

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

1081.10) 55

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 55

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 400

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



Success Stories

Still Reaching and Keeping Clientele Informed

Author: Gary Hamilton

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

The Covid -19 Virus has affected our everyday life, our businesses, our economy and our livelihoods. To help our clientele meet the challenges caused by this pandemic, extra efforts have been made to present  important information while maintaining the required health guidelines . Examples of these efforts include: The July/August and the September/October Editions of the Montgomery County Extension Agriculture News & Events Newsletter were mailed out to 1035 clients per newsletter. The

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