County Vegetable Education Using State Cost-Share Grants
Extension Education
Anthony Carver
County Director & Ext Agent III
UT Extension
RUTLEDGE
Abstract
Grainger County is the largest fresh tomato producer in Tennessee. The TN department of Agriculture has several grant opportunities that fit well for vegetable producers. Therefore, Extension presented programs which educated producers on Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) grants and how they would benefit their operation. The goals were for farmers to identify needs on their farm, apply for grants that would meet those needs, purchase items needed, and implement strategies which made them more profitable. Over a 5-year period, producers received $911,026. After the multiplier effect, the local economy was increased by $5,548,148. Farmers increased productivity, quality and marketing of their produce due to items bought by grants.
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Authors: Anthony Carver
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Carver, A. County Director & Ext Agent III, UT Extension, Tennessee, 37861