Owen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.6) 15

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 3000

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.1) 130

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

1081.5) 46

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.3) 16

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.2) 57

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

1081.4) 97

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) 56

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

1081.8) 85

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

1081.10) 63

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 134

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 380

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



Success Stories

Talking Taxes

Author: Kendal Bowman

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

On February 15th, 2021, the Owen County Cooperative Extension Service hosted a statewide webinar series on agriculture financials. During this meeting we had over 20 participants from all over the state participate. During this meeting they learned about CFAP payments available. Over 30% of participants recorded learning about this available money. Participants also learned about what to report on their schedule F on taxes. One participant learned about how equipment trade in effects their tax r

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