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| 1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1081.2) | 123 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
| 1081.5) | 20 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
| 1081.7) | 5 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
| 1081.6) | 13 |
Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations |
| 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) | 27 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
| 1081.11) | 56 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
| 1081.12) | 112 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
| 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) |
| 1081.3) | 4 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
| 1081.1) | 10 |
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
The Rockcastle County Extension office holds its winter meetings every year starting in January and conclude in March. These meetings are focused on livestock production encompassing all areas of farm management. In early February of 2022 Dr. Greg Halich was invited to speak to our group about ways to decrease commercial fertilizer use therefore increasing profits. In his presentation Dr. Halich presented several options that included, bale grazing, rotational grazing, stocking
Author: Garrard Coffey
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
A partnership between Rockcastle County Extension, Rockcastle County FFA, Rockcastle County conservation district, Rockcastle County Cattlemens and Rockcastle County Farm Bureau was form to present an afternoon farm tour to highlight some farming operations in the county. The tour would begin at the Rockcastle County High School FFA chapter to showcase their container garden where they are producing lettuce for school lunches. This container garden is a partnership between the FFA c
Author: Garrard Coffey
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
In cooperation with the Rockcastle County Agriculture Development Board and Rockcastle Conservation District the 2022 CAIP cost share program was completed on December 14th in Rockcastle County. The program offers up to 2000 dollars on 50/50 cost share basis for the producers. This program year a total of 128 farmers received 192,000 dollars to invest in on farm improvements. These dollars were used to improve genetics in beef herds, build structures for animals and hay storage
