Statistical Contact Report for FY2019Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1132458.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

7004191

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

36401.21

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

340008

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

Utilizing Tobacco Settlement Dollars to Build Youth Opportunities in Agriculture

According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, there are 50,908 acres of land in 308 farms in Carroll County with a total of 17,857 acres harvested. Cash receipts totaled $5,811,000 in 2012. Since the 1998 Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement, the pounds of tobacco harvested in Carroll County has decreased over 98% and the importance of diversifying agricultural operations from tobacco to other production areas has been vital.Supporting local agricultural producers is a high priority of the Carroll...

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Utilizing Tobacco Settlement Dollars to Build Youth Opportunities in Agriculture

People

Simon Boschert

Extension Program Assistant (hourly)

Simon
I have been involved with 4-H since I was 5 years old and I have a passion for helping our youth. In my spare time, I love to read novels and play board games and other strategy games.... More

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