Author: David Coffey
Planning Unit: Jackson County CES
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Plan of Work: Agriculture Production and Marketing
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
In cooperation with the Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association, the KADF, and the Jackson County Agriculture agent, Jackson County was approved for $524,000 to use for the County Agriculture Investment Program for the 2022-2023 program year. There were 121 producers approved to receive a $4300.00 each cost share on a 75/25 basis for eligible items. Producers can use this money for 12 eligible investment areas to improve their operations. These areas are:
41 producers have already completed their project and 38 or them have received their maximum reimbursement amount. This is $216,000 worth of farm improvements that have already been completed through the program. Remaining producers have until June to complete their projects.
Part of this program is a requirement to receive and educational component in order to receive the money. This requirement has increased participation in extension programs including BQCA and other agriculture educational programs. This fall’s attendance has been as high as 95 people for one class and several other classes above 50 people participating.
A local cattleman identified the need for more training in financial planning and budgeting. As a re... Read More
Jackson County ranks 56th in the state for number of cattle at 14,000 head and 58th in cash sales fr... Read More
A local cattleman identified the need for more training in financial planning and budgeting. As a re... Read More
Jackson County ranks 56th in the state for number of cattle at 14,000 head and 58th in cash sales fr... Read More