Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1084 - Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1084.11) | 9 |
Number of people trained by Extension who serve as members/ leaders of advisory councils, community development committees and/or in leadership roles with agriculture organizations |
| 1084.9) | 0 |
Number of producers who mentored, advised or assisted new and/or young producers in agriculture |
| 1084.8) | 0 |
Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues to elected officials |
| 1084.6) | 2 |
Number of clients who shared information about agriculture and/or environmental issues with elected officials |
| 1084.5) | 0 |
Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues locally |
| 1084.4) | 34 |
Number of clients who shared information learned from Extension about local agriculture and/or environmental issues |
| 1084.3) | 23 |
Number of people impacted by Advisory Councils,community organizations, and other volunteers including County Ag Investment Program (CAIP), Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee, farm bureau, county fairs, festivals, etc. |
| 1084.2) | 6 |
Number of clients trained in agricultural leadership development |
| 1084.1) | 35 |
Number of clientele increasing agriculture awareness due to Extension Programming |
Author: Dee Heimgartner
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Crittenden County Conservation District administered the first ever County Ag Investment Program (CAIP) for Crittenden County. Agriculture and Natural Resources agent Dee Heimgartner worked closely with program administrator, County Ag Development Board and producers to advertise and provide educational opportunities for this program. The CAIP was a 50% cost share for participating producers. Over $25,000 of agriculture development funds was invested back into Crittenden County with 23 producers
