Success Story2025 Area Winter Meetings
2025 Area Winter Meetings
Author: Joseph Ray
Planning Unit: Boyle County CES
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Plan of Work: Management and Marketing
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
To support the educational needs of agricultural producers, the ANR Agents in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, and Mercer counties collaborated to host a series of winter educational meetings. This year, these meetings catered to forage producers, cattle backgrounders, grain crop producers, and tobacco growers, covering a range of timely and relevant topics.
Key topics included pasture renovation after drought, parasite control, soybean disease management, grain bin safety, new hay technologies, and risk management, among others. These topics were carefully selected based on survey data from individual county agents and feedback collected from previous meetings.
The meetings attracted a diverse group of producers, ranging from first-time attendees to long-time participants. This broad engagement highlights the program’s effectiveness in addressing the evolving needs of farmers, regardless of farm size or experience level.
Attendees reported tangible benefits from these sessions, including improved risk management, increased profitability, and enhanced farm productivity. Many farmers have implemented best management practices, adopted new recommendations, and made more informed decisions based on the knowledge gained.
Additionally, valuable feedback gathered from participants will guide the development of future extension programs, ensuring that upcoming initiatives continue to address the most pressing challenges faced by local producers. The success of these meetings underscores the importance of continued collaboration and education in strengthening the agricultural community.
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