Download the 2007
CS Fact Sheet with
Program Highlights
Over 20 locations at county Extension offices and college campuses
in WA and ID have offered or are currently offering Cultivating Success™
courses.
913 students
have attended at least one Cultivating Success™ course.
81% of these
students are farmers, ranchers,
or agricultural professionals.
100% of
students surveyed reported that their understanding of sustainable
agriculture increased after completing Sustainable Small Acreage
Farming and Ranching in 2004.
98% of student
survey respondents rated the Cultivating Success™ Program as effective in
potentially increasing the number and success of small acreage farmers.
90% of student
survey respondents have participated in additional educational programs
such as farm tours, conferences, workshops, or have joined a small farm
organization as a result of taking a Cultivating Success™ course.
90% of
students in Agricultural Entrepreneurship – completed a business plan.
85 Latino and
Hmong immigrant farmers have attended courses adapted to their language,
culture and needs.
Twelve farmers
have gone through farmer-mentor training and five are currently
certified to host an apprenticeship.
