Metcalfe County CES

Title:

Crops

MAP:

Ag Awareness, Production and Marketing

Agents Involved:

Bell

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Grain Crops

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Forages

Situation:

In recent years, grain production has significantly increased in Metcalfe County. Many producers have made substantial investments in land, equipment and other long term inputs. The recent downturn in price has presented them with many challenges. Metcalfe County also remains heavily dependent on tobacco. Many challenges exist with both commodities and producers must maximize yields, manage costs and make wise marketing decisions in order to stay in business.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Grain and Tobacco producers will be able to sustain their operations because of increased profitability. This profitability is a result of increased yields, decreased input costs and successful marketing.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Grain and Tobacco Producers will implement practices that will allow them to increase yields, manage input costs and market their product in a manner that will allow them to remain profitable.

Initial Outcomes:

Grain and Tobacco Producers will increase their knowledge about production, cost management and marketing that will allow them to implement changes that will lead to long term profitability.

Evaluation:

Outcome: Initial

Indicator: Knowledge Gained

Method: Survey

Timeline: Winter/Spring 2017

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Tobacco Producers

Project or Activity: Tobacco GAP/Production meeting

Content or Curriculum: UK/GAP Connections Curriculum

Inputs: Agents, Specialists, GAP Connections

Date: Spring 2019

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