Economic and Business Development - ANRMajor Program

1061

Total Hours

Contributed.

7021

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

27

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities

12

Number of business start-ups

6

Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

29

Stories

Celebrating Agriculture 2024: A Growing Legacy

With a staggering $1 billion impact and $359,967,000 in products sold across 960 farms, WAVE AG Day 2024 once again spotlighted the vital role of agriculture in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties. Held for the seventh year, the event took place on August 1 at Columbus Belmont State Park, running from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The familiar theme, Lets Grow With It, continued to inspire the agricultural community.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if appli...

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Celebrating Agriculture 2024: A Growing Legacy

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • County Ag Improvement Program

    Describe the Issue or Situation.Crittenden County Ag Development Board voted to use $45,557 of county funds for a proposal from Crittenden Conservation District to run a County Agriculture Investment ... Read More

  • West 8 Drone Field Day

    Agents in the West 8 area noticed many farmers lack of willingness to incorporate new technology into their farming operations. One technology that has become very popular in recent years is drones. D... Read More

  • Celebrating Agriculture 2024: A Growing Legacy

    With a staggering $1 billion impact and $359,967,000 in products sold across 960 farms, WAVE AG Day 2024 once again spotlighted the vital role of agriculture in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman ... Read More

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