Facilitating Phase 1 Cost-Share Program
Community and Economic Development
Glen Roberts, Terry Bertram, Danny Adams, KSU small farm
Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Beef
Horticulture, Commercial
Grains
Farmer need economic incentives to invest in new farm infrastructure and new production practices
Farmers make investments that give good positive return
Farmer adopt improved management skills and production standards
Farmers learn the value of investing in farm infrastructure
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
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