Owen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





1061 - Sustainable Agriculture
1061.2) 330

Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs

1061.1) 470

Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices



Success Stories

Cooperative Extension Meeting The Needs During A Pandemic

Author: Kendal Bowman

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

Living in a decade of technology and in the middle of the COVID19 Pandemic has brought many challenges.  COVID19 has changed the world as we know it, one of the ways i think it has benefited the Cooperative Extension Service is by challenging us to create virtual education opportunities. These virtual programs allow producers to watch and learn at their own pace. Many of my beginning farmers like the flexibility it provides for their busy lifestyle. I sent a survey out and about half of the

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