ESP County Performance Award
Southeast District, Duplin County
As a result of Extension programming in Duplin County, 231 cattle producers
have utilized some form of pasture management practice. These
producers have been actively involved in the Duplin County Cattlemen's
Association, which meets monthly with Cooperative Extension to discuss
both environmental issues and marketing opportunities for cattle. The
result of these meetings has been a 15% increase in the amount of forage
livestock can graze off the pastures and a 579% increase in the number
of forage samples submitted to NCDA for analysis.
As a result of pesticide education conducted by Cooperative Extension,
3200 pounds of pesticide containers were properly recycled this year in
Duplin County. This is an increase from 1999's collection of 1740
pounds.
As a result of Duplin County Cooperative Extension Programming, cotton
producers have adopted conservation tillage on a total of 6,400 acres.
By reducing tillage trips, cotton growers have reduced production costs
by $96,000.00 collectively.
Duplin County Cooperative Extension organized and implemented training
sessions with county commissioners, agribusiness representatives, state
level elected officials, and university specialists to discuss current
trends and issues facing agribusiness and farming and the implications
to way of life, income, and tax revenues in Duplin County. As a result
of Extension programming, elected officials are more aware of issues
facing agribusiness and farming, thus facing the income of the county
and its residents.
Since January, 2000, 185 local poultry farmers have completed poultry
litter nutrient management plans with the help of Cooperative Extension.
In order to insure quality child care in Duplin County, Cooperative
Extension has conducted twelve training opportunities for 69 different
child care providers for a total of 661 training hours in 2001. This
results in $132,000. worth of training being provided in Duplin County
by Cooperative Extension.
A total of 171 participants received Cooperative Extension training on
ways to improve their health and lifestyle by changing their food intake
and exercise programs. Two-thirds of the participants reported a
lifestyle change as a result of programming efforts. One-third of the
participants decreased illness due to their implemented changes.
Fifty-six Duplin youth demonstrated increased self-confidence and improved
their public speaking skills by competing in 4-H presentation contests
at District Activity Day; their efforts were rewarded with 53 district
medals, 26 of which were gold.
More than 100 Duplin youths completed a total of 250 4-H records in
2000. In the records, the 4-H'ers set goals, reported knowledge and
skills acquired, and outlined 4-H project accomplishments. They also
summarized their citizenship, community service, and leadership
experiences.
2001 ESP Awards
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