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





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.6) 1200

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 45

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.1) 450

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

1081.5) 147

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.3) 23

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.2) 0

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

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)

1081.8) 37

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) 77

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 98

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 0

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



Success Stories

Serving Farmers During Covid

Author: Corinne Belton

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

The Covid-19 crisis of 2020 led to social isolation and a lack of face-to-face networking opportunities for many families across the Commonwealth.  While this was a challenging time in many ways, it also presented unique opportunities for farmers to connect with each other and to learn new things together.  Cooperative Extension outreach was a natural fit during these times, providing educational outreach including video conferencing, online resource materials and telephone or zoom con

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