Wayne County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





1082 - Ag Marketing
1082.1) 25

Number of producers reporting increased knowledge of insurance products available for risk management

1082.2) 10

Number of producers reporting a reduction in risk level from use of insurance products

1082.3) 0

Number of producers reporting an increase in knowledge of futures and options as a risk management strategy

1082.4) 0

Number of producers reporting a reduction in risk levels from using futures and options as a risk management strategy

1082.5) 15

Number of producers reporting an increase in general marketing knowledge

1082.6) 18

Number of producers incorporating increased marketing knowledge into their operations



Success Stories

Local Farmers Market finds a new home

Author: Glen Roberts

Major Program: Ag Marketing

Situation: Our current Farmers Market facility cannot meet the new standards imposed by the advent of COVID-19.We do not have the space for social distancing with vendors, customers, and parking.  We also do not have adequate hand washing facilities.  Collaborators: Farmers Market vendors, extension ANR agent, Glen Roberts, ANR assistant,Terry Bertram, KSU Small Farm Program, Danny Adams, FCS assistant, Cassie Lester.ANR agent Glen Roberts brainstormed with co-workers, Farmers Market v

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