Extension
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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 25 |
Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater) |
| 1081.12) | 100 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 75 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 35 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 20 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 30 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 25 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 15 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 5 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 2 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Morgan County is one of the few counties in Eastern Kentucky that is experiencing population growth. This trend reversal is due to the in-migration of new landowners and farmers from the western and northern United States. Enabled by internet property listings, many new owners are purchasing farms sight unseen and often with little to no experience in agriculture. Armed with enthusiasm for their new venture, many of them are reaching out to the Extension office for education an
