Success StoryFirst Time County Ag Investment Program



First Time County Ag Investment Program

Author: Dee Heimgartner

Planning Unit: Crittenden County CES

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

Plan of Work: Securing Financial Stability for our community to build a better community

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Crittenden County Conservation District administered the first ever County Ag Investment Program (CAIP) for Crittenden County. Agriculture and Natural Resources agent Dee Heimgartner worked closely with program administrator, County Ag Development Board and producers to advertise and provide educational opportunities for this program. The CAIP was a 50% cost share for participating producers. Over $25,000 of agriculture development funds was invested back into Crittenden County with 23 producers participating. Many of the participants expanded their knowledge of Extension programs that are available.






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