Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Beau Neal
Planning Unit: Woodford County CES
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Plan of Work: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
The Central Kentucky ANR agents join together to provide this unique program to Agricultural financial lending institutions in the area. With COVID-19 protocols and restrictions hindering education of many of these lenders, this year's conference was more crucial than ever. Farmers across the state have seen dramatic price decreases and market volatility due to COVID-19. Financial lenders have reported times have been very tough financially on many farmers. Now more than ever, it was important to bring those lenders up to speed on the latest and more important topics of the Agricultural Economic sector. Our Central KY agents along with the Agricultural Economics Extension team delivered this program to provide the financial community with updates on current agricultural topics and market outlook. Attendance was 52
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