UConn Extension Economic Indicators

26

professionals reporting increased financial returns or reduced costs related to landscapes

$26K

in reported cost savings from agricultural decision-support tools and services

32

producers and growers reporting business improvements through technical assistance

166

participants adopting agribusiness management or marketing practices

53

participants adopting financial management practices

39

value-added products developed and marketed by producers and growers

36

participants reporting improved farm economics skills

218

adults reporting increased consumption of locally grown food

120

youth reporting increased consumption of locally grown food

375

participants adopting practices that support Connecticut agriculture

1,366

participants earning an agriculture-related degree, certification, or license

722

participants completing training toward certifications, commissioner requirements, or professional credentials

650

participants completing training toward a landscape sustainability credential

2,125

participants earning continuing education credits in landscape sustainability or surveying

959

participants applying environmental and sustainability practices in work-related settings