Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1084 - Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1084.11) | 65 |
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) | 15 |
Number of producers who mentored, advised or assisted new and/or young producers in agriculture |
| 1084.8) | 30 |
Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues to elected officials |
| 1084.6) | 30 |
Number of clients who shared information about agriculture and/or environmental issues with elected officials |
| 1084.5) | 75 |
Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues locally |
| 1084.4) | 150 |
Number of clients who shared information learned from Extension about local agriculture and/or environmental issues |
| 1084.3) | 1500 |
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) | 20 |
Number of clients trained in agricultural leadership development |
| 1084.1) | 3000 |
Number of clientele increasing agriculture awareness due to Extension Programming |
Author: Linda McClanahan
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
The Mercer County Extension Office teamed up with Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill to enhance and expand their annual Harvest Fest event. The Mercer County Agriculture Advisory Council continuously identifies the need to educate the non farm public and youth about agriculture. Staff and agents from the Mercer County office took agriculture displays and games for festival attendees to play and learn more about agriculture. Games focused on various segments of the agriculture industry. In addition,
