Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.4) | 0 |
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) | 89 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 1081.11) | 18 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.10) | 40 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops |
| 1081.6) | 6 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 1081.7) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.5) | 33 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.2) | 172 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.3) | 12 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 18 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Garrard Coffey
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
On January 10th, 2022 the Rockcastle County Extension office partnered with the Rockcastle County Conservation district and USDA FSA office to hold a CAIP cost share informational meeting. The meeting was held to help producers complete applications, update and complete ag water quality plans, answer questions about farm serial numbers and inform producers on rules and opportunities for investment areas. In two separate meetings, held at 1pm and 6pm, 97 producers attended the meeting
