Muhlenberg County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.4) 454

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) 48

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

1081.11) 16

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.10) 48

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) 48

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

1081.6) 16

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 7

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.5) 12

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 454

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

1081.3) 4

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.1) 48

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



Success Stories

Saving the Bucks

Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

The University Of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment and the Cooperative Extension Service have the knowledge and resources to help clientele throughout the commonwealth on an array of topics. The owner of a local deer mineral company contacted this agent after receiving a labeling infraction notice from the University Of Kentucky Regulatory Services. He was unsure of what to do and was concerned that he would have to dispose of several thousand dollars worth of product. The cl

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