Cumberland County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.5) 0

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 0

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

1081.7) 0

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.6) 0

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.8) 0

Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops

1081.8) 0

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

1081.10) 0

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 0

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 0

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk

1081.4) 55

Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater)

1081.3) 0

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.1) 0

Number of  people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues



Success Stories

Women in Ag

Author: Chelsey Anderson

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

According to the 2022 United States Agriculture Census, Cumberland County has a total of 409 farms occupying 92,797 acres. Within that, 260 farms and 51,057 acres are female operated. This trend was noticed several years ago, with women taking on more of a role on farms. A women in agriculture group started in late 2016 early 2017 in Cumberland County. Since then, this group has hosted educational meetings, field days on farms, and networking meetings. In late winter 2024, the group decided they

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