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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.6) | 5 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 7 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.1) | 8 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.5) | 22 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.3) | 15 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.2) | 9 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.4) | 15 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar) |
| 1081.10) | 25 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 20 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
Author: Robert Smith
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
COVID has necessitated that the way we teach or offer educational opportunities changes to meet the needs of safety and to continue our mission of education and outreach. As a criterion for receiving funding from the Nelson County Agriculture Development Council through the County Agriculture Improvement Program (CAIP), individuals must attain a least one hour of continuing education. Traditionally this has been accomplished by holding face to face meetings throughout the fall of th
