Montgomery County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.5) 25

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 150

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

1081.7) 250

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.6) 25

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) 25

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

1081.10) 100

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 75

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) 175

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) 10

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.1) 150

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



Success Stories

Tri-County Agriculture Commodity Education

Author: Gary Hamilton

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Forages, Beef Cattle and Grain Crops are the staple crops of the Gateway Area farm economy. Over the past 14 years the ANR agents in Bath, Menifee and Montgomery County’s have gathered producer input, planned and implemented a Regional Agricultural Commodity Night Program to focus on some current issues facing farmers. This year 35 producers attended and gained knowledge from information presented by specialist from the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department.

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