Success StoryPhase 1 Money



Phase 1 Money

Author: Ricky Arnett

Planning Unit: Green County CES

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Plan of Work: Protecting Green County's Environment

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Phase I funding continues to play an integral part of the agriculture of Green County. The Green County Agricultural Development Board helped to administer over $300,000 to the agriculture producers of Green County.
The council funded producers with the C.A.I.P. program that included: genetics, fencing, on farm water development, cattle handling, hay storage, diversification, technology, dairy diversification, and forage improvement. Several different educational offerings included as part of the participation in these programs.
Although the initial savings created by cost share can significantly enhance a producer’s bottom line, adding new and improved practices to a farm operation yields long term results that add to overall farm profitability. Follow up visits and surveys with producers that have participated in the different programs indicate that those who have improved facilities have better herd health, less labor costs, better variety selection, increased paddocks, etc. As a result, these individuals have been able to show an economic gain to their operation.







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