Wyoming 2018-2020 PDP project

Final report for WSP18-017

WSP18-017 (project overview)
Project Type: PDP State Program
Funds awarded in 2018: $28,636.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2022
Host Institution Award ID: G179-19-W7506
Grant Recipient: University of Wyoming Extension
Region: Western
State: Wyoming
State Coordinator:
Dr. Caitlin Youngquist
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Project Information

Abstract:

In 2019 – 2022, SARE funding provided critical support for several educational events and workshops. Funds were also used to purchase and distribute SARE books to agriculture producers around the state, provide professional development scholarships to farmers and ranchers and other agriculture professionals.

Project Objectives:

The objective was to use the Wyoming state PDP funds to increase the knowledge and skills of agriculture professionals in Wyoming in the field of Sustainable Agriculture.

Introduction:

In 2019 – 2022, SARE funding provided critical support for Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days, WESTI Ag Days, High Plains Organic Conference,  WY/UT Ag Days, ans Regenerative Grazing Workshop.  These multi-day educational events provided agricultural professionals with learning experiences focused on sustainable agriculture. Funds were also used to purchase and distribute SARE books to agriculture producers around the state, and provide professional development scholarships.

Advisors

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  • Dr. kelly crane (Researcher)

Education

Educational approach:

Funds were used to host regional education events, purchase books and teaching supplies for Extension Educators and producers, and pay for travel and registration fees for farmers and agriculture professionals to attend other events.

Agendas from some of these statewide events:

WESTI Ag Days_2020

WESTI Ag Days 2022

Farm and Ranch Days 2021

Farm and Ranch Days 2022

WY-UT Ag Days 2022

WY-UT Ag Days 2020

Education & Outreach Initiatives

sustainable agriculture
Objective:

Increase sustainable agriculture knowledge of agriculture professionals

Description:

Hosted educational events, wrote extension bulletins, distributed books, and provided travel scholarships.

Outcomes and impacts:

Agriculture professionals increased their knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices.

Educational & Outreach Activities

1 Tours
8 Travel Scholarships
8 Workshop field days

Participation Summary:

23 Extension
9 NRCS
12 Researchers
11 Nonprofit
15 Agency
4 Ag service providers (other or unspecified)
700 Farmers/ranchers
2 Others

Learning Outcomes

620 Participants gained or increased knowledge, skills and/or attitudes about sustainable agriculture topics, practices, strategies, approaches
15 Ag professionals intend to use knowledge, attitudes, skills and/or awareness learned

Project Outcomes

2 Grants received that built upon this project
12 New working collaborations
23 Agricultural service provider participants who used knowledge and skills learned through this project (or incorporated project materials) in their educational activities, services, information products and/or tools for farmers
100 Farmers reached through participant's programs
Additional Outcomes:

WSARE funds were used to provide scholarships for several farmers and ranchers to attend the MT Soil Health Symposium in February, 2021.  The enthusiasm and networking at this event led to a Regenerative Grazing Workshop (also supported by WSARE PDP funds)  in July, 2022. Following these two events, two different ranchers submitted WSARE Farmer Rancher Grant applications.

Face of SARE

Face of SARE:

I hosted a SARE booth at the High Plains Organic Conference in 2020 and have distributed over 200 SARE books at multiple events.

225 Farmers received information about SARE grant programs and information resources
25 Ag professionals received information about SARE grant programs and information resources
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Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.