1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy | ||
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1081.2) | 8 |
Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit |
1081.5) | 0 |
Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices |
1081.7) | 0 |
Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals |
1081.6) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production |
1081.11) | 0 |
Number of people who improved equipment or facilities |
1081.12) | 0 |
Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses, and/or reduced risk |
1081.4) | 150 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options |
1081.1) | 0 |
Number of people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues |
Author: Amanda Potter
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
In May of 2023 the Regional Farmers Market Meeting was held at the Derrikson Agricultural Facility at Morehead State University. This was a multi county effort geared towards vendors participating in Farmers Markets in Rowan, Fleming, Bath, Menifee, Lewis, Carter, Morgan, and Elliot county. Speakers for this event spoke to clients about non cash payments and innovative ways to market their products. Vendors had the option to purchase their Kentucky Proud products. This allowed clients to have a