Facilitating Phase 1 Cost-Share ProgramPlan of Work

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Wayne County CES

Title:
Facilitating Phase 1 Cost-Share Program
MAP:
Community and Economic Development
Agents Involved:
Glen Roberts, Terry Bertram, Danny Adams, KSU small farm
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Farm Management, Economics and Policy
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Beef
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Horticulture, Commercial
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Grains
Situation:

Farmer need economic incentives to invest in new farm infrastructure and new production practices

Long-Term Outcomes:

Farmers make investments that give good positive return

Intermediate Outcomes:

Farmer adopt improved management skills and production standards

Initial Outcomes:

Farmers learn the value of investing in farm infrastructure

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Farmers adopt new recommended practices

Indicator: Their income is greater

Method: interviews and surveys

Timeline: 2021-2024


Intermediate Outcome: Production and quality increase

Indicator: Measurement of production and quality changes

Method: Interviews and surveys

Timeline: 2021-2024


Long-term Outcome: Farmers are more sustainable

Indicator: Their income is greater

Method: Interviews and surveys

Timeline: 2021-2024

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Agriculture producers 

Project or Activity: Extension educational programs 

Content or Curriculum: Master Cattlemen, BQA, Grain Crops 

Inputs: University specialists, industry reps, ANR agent 

Date: 2021-2024 

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