GILES COUNTY AGRI-PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Extension Education
Kevin Rose
EXTENSION AGENT/DIRECTOR
PULASKI
Abstract
In 2008 the Giles County UT Extension Office initiated a plan to improve facilities at the Giles Agri-Park. The Agri-Park is a 40 acre county owned park used for the county fair, a few community events, livestock activities, Extension meetings and field days, etc. Most of the facilities had degraded over the years and were in very poor condition. Extension pulled together community leaders, civic club members and county government officials to form a committee with the purpose of obtaining a grant to build a new livestock barn and make necessary improvements to existing buildings. A matching grant of $100,000 was received from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Matching funds were solicited from the county government, local banks, civic clubs and a few in-kind donations. A new 150' X 80' multi-purpose livestock barn was built and a 180' X 40' commercial building was enclosed to include heating and air. The total value of the project to the county was estimated to be $277,121. As a result of these improvements several Extension winter meetings, a monthly flea market, 4-H Junior livestock shows, Giles County Cattleman’s Association Fields Days, the Giles County Fair, family reunions and other activities have been held in the new and improved facilities. Plans for 2010 include a premier heifer sale in October and a weekly farmers market among other events.
Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
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Authors: K. L. Rose
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Rose, K. County Director, UT Extension, Tennessee, 38478