Success StoryKentuckiana Certified Crop Advisors Conference
Kentuckiana Certified Crop Advisors Conference
Author: Edwin Ritchey
Planning Unit: Wildcat County CES (demo only)
Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Describe the Issue or Situation. This program started about 30 years ago in conjunction with Purdue University. It typically has over 200 CCAs attend with over 250 the past two years.
Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). We provide 15 hours of CEUs that reflect timely information to update practicing professionals in areas that will allow them to provide better support to their clientele.
Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience. 250
Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach. This program is well attended each year and has increased recently. Survey comments are positive and multiple people report what a great program it is and to continue it as currently held.
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