Simpson County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

Simpson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

1086 - Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
1086.4)	15	Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions
1086.3)	37	Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue
1086.2)	8	Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community
1086.1)	21	Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program

1086 - Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR

1086.4)

Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions

1086.3)

Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

1086.2)

Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community

1086.1)

Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program

Success Stories

Farm Tour

Author: Jason Phillips

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR

According to the latest census of agriculture only 2% of Americans feed the other 98% of the population.  It becomes increasingly important to educate the public about local foods systems, agritourism and generally increase awareness about agriculture.  Therefore, the Simpson County Ag Advisory Council identified the need to host a farm tour focusing on education for Simpson County residents.  The farm tour took place on a Saturday to accommodate the majority of resident's wor