Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1061.1) | 68 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
| 1061.2) | 3 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
Author: Kara Back-Campbell
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
There have been some producers in Taylor County who recently began the process of becoming certified organic. One producer has a dairy, and the other is growing organic forage crops. One of the producers stressed an importance of obtaining knowledge before and during the process would have been beneficial to him. The horticulture agent collaborated with him, the Taylor County ANR agent, and the Green and Adair ANR Agents in the development of an organic conference to educate individuals interest
