Extension
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| 1071 - Grains | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1071.7) | 2 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops) |
| 1071.5) | 120 |
Number of producers who applied Extension information for grain production related to fertility management, varieties, control of insect, disease or pest and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology |
| 1071.2) | 0 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.3) | 45 |
Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops |
| 1071.1) | 35 |
Number of producers that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices |
| 1071.6) | 1 |
Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management |
Author: Robert Smith
Major Program: Grains
The expansion of the bourbon industry, decline in tobacco, consolidation of the dairy industry and prices of grain commodities have all been catalysts in the expansion of grain production in Nelson County. With that expansion comes the need to educate the grower on the best practices of grain production to ultimately increase their resiliency and profitability. To address these educational needs I reached out to several farmers to discuss what it was that they would like to learn mor
