Success StoryFarm Bill Sign Up Decision



Farm Bill Sign Up Decision

Author: Roger "Darrell" Simpson

Planning Unit: Muhlenberg County CES

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Plan of Work: Planning for the Family and Farm

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Choosing ARC Co or PLC for corn, soybeans and wheat during the annual Farm Bill sign up can be confusing for many producers. This agent worked with Tom Miller, Ballard County ANR agent and Dr. Greg Halich, from the  College of Agriculture Food and Environment Agricultural Economics Department to work to find the best option for producers in Muhlenberg and Hopkins Counties. After reviewing the production information for the crops and utilizing the decision aid tool developed by the University of Illinois, it allowed for a decision to be made. This agent utilized the information to inform producers in both Muhlenberg and Hopkins as well as personnel from the USDA Farm Service Agency that serve both Muhlenberg and Hopkins County about what appeared to be the best choice. The Farm Service Agency Director informed this agent on March 12 ,2021 (just three days before the March 15 election deadline) that 99% of the contracts had been signed in Hopkins County and 97% of the contracts had been signed in Muhlenberg County. Although producers have had over six months to make the decision on the ARC PLC election, they waited to gain as much information as possible and to receive guidance from their Extension Service. Agriculture is an important industry in Muhlenberg and Hopkins Counties and the agricultural producers rely on the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment Extension Service to help them with many decisions.   






Stories by Roger "Darrell" Simpson


Utilizing CAIP Funds to Grow the Farm Business

Utilizing CAIP Funds to Grow the Farm Business

about 11 months ago by Roger "Darrell" Simpson

The problem: Agriculture producers need resources to grow their businesses.The educational program r... Read More


Produce Best Practices Training Ensures safe Food Supply

about 8 months ago by Roger "Darrell" Simpson

The problem: Food producers are responsible for producing safe and wholesome produce. The educationa... Read More


Stories by Muhlenberg County CES


KiND LiPS

KiND LiPS

about 5 months ago by Mackenzie Pogue

“KiND LiPS” Program High school teens tackle anti-bullying education in a new light. Forty high sch... Read More


Jr Homemaker

Jr Homemaker

about 11 months ago by Alex Kelly

Junior Homemakers is one of the newest additions to the Muhlenberg County Extension offices roster o... Read More