Clay County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1061.1) | 26 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
| 1061.2) | 11 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
Success Stories
County Agriculture Investment Program
Author: Jeffrey Casada
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
House Bill 611 and the implementation of the Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement has allocated nearly $2.4 million over a 17 year period for use in the re-structuring of Clay County Agriculture to alleviate financial problems caused by dependency on tobacco income. Access to capital is always among the top barriers preventing producers from venturing into new enterprises. The Clay County Agriculture Development Council has been instrumental in assisting producer’s transition si
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