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Evaluation of the Tri-State Tillage Conference, January 27, 2004

The Tri-State (NY, OH, PA) Tillage Conference is conducted to communicate research-based ecological, technological, and economic information about modern tillage methods. The program is designed, conducted, and supported by local producers, educators, and agribusiness to develop sound, sustainable cropping systems for producers who live in the area.

One hundred fifty-six (156) people attended the meeting. 9 were women and 5 were Amish, and 62 completed an evaluation survey. Interested respondents were asked to respond to questions to reflect their opinions or intended changes in management or knowledge. Respondents were asked to suggest modifications to the program and indicated future interest in topics or presenters. Here are the some of the results of that survey:

Number of acres that you farm that are owned or rented:
55 responses -- 22,424 total acres--407.7 acres per person (average)

Response Breakdown Range
0      2
1-50      7
51-199      10
200-299      9
300-399      8
400-499      5
500-799      5
800-1299      4
1300-1900      5

Number of acres that you farm using conservation tillage:
51 responses -- 15,049 total acres--295.1 acres per person (average)

Response Breakdown Range
0      10
1-50      10
51-199      7
200-299      5
300-399      5
400-699      6
700-999      5
1000-1499      2
1500-1900      1

As a result of attenting this conference, how likely are you to...:
change your manure management?

very likely      8 of 53 (15%)
moderately likely      19 of 53 (36%)
not likely      8 of 53 (15%)
does not apply      18 of 53 (34%)

modify a forage tillage practice?
very likely      16 of 53 (30%)
moderately likely      17 of 53 (32%)
not likely      7 of 53 (13%)
does not apply      13 of 53 (25%)

modify a no-till practice to improve soil?
very likely      27 of 55 (49%)
moderately likely      21 of 55 (38%)
not likely      4 of 55 (7%)
does not apply      3 of 55 (6%)

Have you attended the Tri-State Tillage Conference in the past?
Yes      44 of 62 (71%)
No      18 of 62 (29%)

If yes, have you made any changes in your operation?

The following topics were discussed during today's seminar. How informed were you about each topic?
Soil Quality
Before

not well informed      8 of 49 (16%)
somewhat informed      32 of 49 (65%)
well informed      9 of 49 (18%)

After

not well informed      1 of 49 (2%)
somewhat informed      17 of 49 (35%)
well informed      7 of 53 (13%)

Odor Reduction
Before

not well informed      16 of 49 (33%)
somewhat informed      22 of 49 (45%)
well informed      11 of 49 (22%)

After

not well informed      3 of 48 (6%)
somewhat informed      16 of 48 (33%)
well informed      29 of 48 (61%)

Soil Compaction Practices
Before

not well informed      10 of 50 (20%)
somewhat informed      30 of 50 (60%)
well informed      10 of 50 (20%)

After

not well informed      3 of 49 (6%)
somewhat informed      8 of 49 (16%)
well informed      38 of 49 (78%)

New planter/drill developments
Before

not well informed      12 of 30 (40%)
somewhat informed      14 of 30 (47%)
well informed      3 of 30 (10%)

After

not well informed      6 of 30 (20%)
somewhat informed      14 of 30 (47%)
well informed      10 of 30 (33%)

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2004 Tillage Conference