Grayson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1061 - Sustainable Agriculture
1061.2) 11

Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs

1061.1) 97

Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices



Success Stories

Combing Core Content with Natural Resources and Agriculture to Educate Students

Author: Whitney Carman

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

The average student in Grayson County is now three generations removed from agriculture, even though they rely on it every day. What people do not often realize is that core content can be taught using agriculture and natural resources as a platform where they learn both topics in their everyday lessons. Another highlight in today’s student curriculum is STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math), one which agriculture fits very well. The agriculture and natural resources agent has bee

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