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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 30 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 15 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 5 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 25 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 0 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 45 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 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) |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 5 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 30 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 100 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 40 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented changes and challenges to our world and local community. The outbreak quickly reminded people that Agriculture is essential business and that Extension was needed to continue to provide crucial services, diagnoses and advice during this time, while keeping participants and staff safe. In spite of the challenges, Morgan County ANR retooled traditional delivery methods and adopted new technology to meet needs of farmers and forestry professio
