Owen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
| 1081.3) | 4 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.4) | 50 |
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) | 140 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 75 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 3 |
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) | 13 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 3 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 31 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.2) | 53 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 33 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
Success Stories
Securing Kentucky’s Agricultural Future: Farm Management and Succession Planning
Author: Kendal Bowman
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Describe the Issue or SituationOver the last 20 years, Kentucky has faced a significant decline in farmland and farming operations, losing 1.4 million acres of farmland and seeing the number of farms drop by 17,000. In 2002, Kentucky had 86,541 farms; by 2022, this number had decreased to just 69,425. These trends present critical challenges to the sustainability of agriculture in Kentucky, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to preserve farming operations and support farm families.Descri
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