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





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.5) 11

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.2) 215

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

1081.7) 22

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.6) 8

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) 3

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) 15

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 97

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

1081.4) 25

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) 15

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.1) 215

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



Success Stories

Fraud Protection Seminar

Author: Chris Ammerman

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans reported losing $10 billion to fraud in 2023, which is a 14% increase from 2022 and the highest amount ever reported to the FTC.  Almost everyone with a telephone number experiences a relentless barrage of attempts aimed at extracting personal information, holding electronic devices for ransom, or tricking individuals into compromising situations to extort money from them.In response to this pressing issue, the Grant County Chamber

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Innovation and Transition thru cost-share programs

Author: Chris Ammerman

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

The scope of agriculture in Grant County has evolved over the past 20 years.  Burley tobacco production no longer remains the economic driver for farm revenue.  Farmers looked to supplement the loss of tobacco income with more and additional sources for farm revenue.  The Grant County Agriculture Development Council has been proactive in utilizing funds from the Master Settlement Agreement to assist farmers.  These efforts allow farmers to merge their businesses with the late

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