Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1061.1) | 202 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
| 1061.2) | 85 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
Author: Jason Phillips
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Agriculture will continue to face many challenges both presently and in the future. A decreasing portion of the population has exposure to agriculture and how their food is produced. This certainly creates misconceptions and lack of education about food production in the United States. Long-term this will most certainly lead to increasing political and social challenges for agriculture. Amid these challenges, it is projected that current agricultural production must doubl
Author: Jason Phillips
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
2017 marked the 3rd Annual Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast which is held to raise awareness of National Farm-City Week in Simpson County. This event was presented by the Simpson County Extension Service in conjunction with the Simpson County Farm Bureau Federation, the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce and local farmers. It is held in November during National Farm-City week in downtown Franklin at the Franklin First United Methodist Church. This breakfast serves as an opp
