Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of producers who gained knowledge of farm profitability for their enterprise(s) from Extension programming |
12355 |
Number of producers reporting increased profits and/or reduced risk due to farm management strategies learned through Extension programs |
1236 |
Number of producers reporting improved machinery management through Extension programming efforts |
659 |
Number of producers willing to adopt improved soil health/quality practices to improve profitability due to extension programming efforts |
2752 |
Number of producers who are comfortable using financial principles in their operations |
1274 |
Number of producers/landowners who better understand land leasing options (including advantages/disadvantages of each) |
756 |
Number of producers/landowners willing to make a change to their leasing strategy |
747 |
Early Career Farming Program (ECFP) - Local Executive and Judges MeetingCarlisle, Fulton and Hickman County had a market value of $337 million in agricultural products last year – equal to the single largest producing county in the state. This region spent over $70 million on fertilizer, seed and chemicals alone last year. After discussing with CEC board and Ag council, agents wanted to offer a program geared toward younger farmers getting ready to transition toward making farm decisions while b...
