Montgomery County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1084 - Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
1084.1) 1153

Number of clientele increasing agriculture awareness due to Extension Programming

1084.2) 45

Number of clients trained in agricultural leadership development

1084.3) 1153

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.

1084.4) 45

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

1084.5) 45

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

1084.6) 45

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

1084.8) 45

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

1084.9) 45

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

1084.11) 45

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



Success Stories

Farmers Market Improvements

Author: Gary Hamilton

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

The Farmers' Market provides an economic benefit and healthy nutritional role to the citizens of Mt. Sterling and Montgomery County. Over the past 3 Years the Farmer’s Market leadership has made great strides to improve the shopping experience of its customers. A new Farmer’s Market Pavilion was built by the City of Mt. Sterling to accommodate the sales of the Montgomery County Farmers Market Association. This pavilion has provided a clean, attractive and easily accessible locati

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