Author: Shane Bogle
Planning Unit: Caldwell County CES
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Plan of Work: Local Commodities Provide Agriculture Income
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
The Caldwell/Lyon Cattlemen's Association has a storied history of leadership and community support in Caldwell and Lyon Counties. Education to members, service to the community, and support through scholarships are three key areas of focus. Extension has had the pleasure of advising the membership and providing opportunities for educational and leadership development since the beginning of the association. Since 2002 the Caldwell/Lyon Cattlemen's Association has administered $857,000 in Phase I tobacco settlement funds to producers in Caldwell County making the total financial benefit to agriculture infrastructure in Caldwell County just over $1,714,000. Through catering, donations, and fundraisers the association contributes 6 scholarships per year to graduates of Caldwell and Lyon County High Schools. Through effective leadership and educational opportunities, membership has increased 25% since 2019.
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