Success StoryYoung Ag Entrepreneurs



Young Ag Entrepreneurs

Author: Elijah Wilson

Planning Unit: Cumberland County CES

Major Program: Economic Development

Plan of Work: Sustainable Economic Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Cumberland County Extension District Board was awarded $30,000 from the Governor’s Office of Ag Policy in 2018 to operate a youth cost share program. The funds were awarded to 38 youth and 76% (29 youth) completed their project. This was the second year for the program. Youth completed a variety of projects including greenhouses, poultry, goats, and farm Infrastructure. The most popular investment area (34%) involved large animals. The cost share program resulted in an additional $44,581 investment for a total economic impact of $74,581.






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