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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 58 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 35 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 4998 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 10 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 5 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 450 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 360 |
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) | 58 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.8) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 20 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 37 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 460 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Constructing and re-constructing farm fences can be a mundane yet expensive task. During the Plan of Work process in 2019, the Muhlenberg County Extension Council asked that the Extension Service provide information on new types of farm fences and construction methods. The Muhlenberg ANR agent hosted a one day fencing school on October 1, 2019 that included classroom and on site construction of a fence at the Muhlenberg County Cooperative Extension Service office. T
Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Choosing ARC Co or PLC for corn, soybeans and wheat during the annual Farm Bill sign up can be confusing for many producers. This agent worked with Tom Miller, Ballard County ANR agent and Dr. Greg Halich, from the College of Agriculture Food and Environment Agricultural Economics Department to work to find the best option for producers in Muhlenberg and Hopkins Counties. After reviewing the production information for the crops and utilizing the decision aid tool developed by the Universit
