Simpson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1084 - Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
1084.11) 16

Number of people trained by Extension who serve as members/ leaders of advisory councils, community development committees and/or in leadership roles with agriculture organizations

1084.9) 22

Number of producers who mentored, advised or assisted new and/or young producers in agriculture

1084.8) 37

Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues to elected officials  

1084.6) 42

Number of clients who shared information about agriculture and/or environmental issues with elected officials  

1084.5) 40

Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues locally

1084.4) 172

Number of clients who shared information learned from Extension about local agriculture and/or environmental issues

1084.3) 4055

Number of people impacted by Advisory Councils,community organizations, and other volunteers including County Ag Investment Program (CAIP), Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee, farm bureau, county fairs, festivals, etc.

1084.2) 21

Number of clients trained in agricultural leadership development

1084.1) 2025

Number of clientele increasing agriculture awareness due to Extension Programming



Success Stories

Ladies in Ag

Author: Jason Phillips

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

Women make up nearly 40% of the agricultural producers in Kentucky. The number of ladies who own and operate farms and agribusinesses continues to increase each year. The importance of their contributions to a vibrant agricultural economy are tremendous. “Ladies in Ag” was an educational series designed to educate, empower, inspire, and connect ladies who are involved or interested in agriculture. It featured motivational stories presented by strong women who shared their experi

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