Economic Impact Studies

To identify and respond to the issues affecting Texans, Texas AgriLife Extension Service conducts an ongoing needs assessment process involving long-range strategic planning, stakeholder input, and program evaluation. The educational programs implemented locally may vary, given differing needs, stages of adoption, and creativity of local citizens and communities.

To document the ultimate success of Extension education, our agency formally analyzes selected, representative programs to determine their impact. The following economic impact reports on selected programs provide insight into the value of Extension programs.

Economic Impact Briefs

• MKT-3558A, Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
• MKT-3558B, Walk Across Texas
• MKT-3558C, Cotton Variety Boosts Grower's Income
• MKT-3558F, Beef Partnership Extension Project
• MKT-3558H, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Payments for Texas Shrimp Producers
• MKT-3558I, Volunteerism in Texas Cooperative Extension
• MKT-3558J, Passenger Safety Project: Child Passenger Safety
• MKT-3558K, Cotton Stalk Destruction
• MKT-3558L, Forage Sorghum Silage as an Alternative Crop
• MKT-3558M, Texas Gourmet Quail
• MKT-3558N, Master Marketer Educational System
• MKT-3558O, Boll Weevil Eradication
• MKT-3558P, 4-H Leadership Skills Can Payoff
  

Economic Impact Reports

• MKT-3357P, Economic Benefit of Youth Leadership Experience through Texas 4-H
• MKT3557O, Boll Weevil Eradication in Texas
• MKT 3557H, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Texas Shrimp Producers
• MKT 3557J, Child Safety Seats
• MKT 3557K, Cotton Stalk Destruction
• MKT 3557M, Texas Gourmet Quail
• MKT-3557A, Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
• MKT-3557B, Walk Across Texas
• MKT-3557C, Improved Cotton Quality Boosts Growers' Income
• MKT-3557F, Beef Partnership in Extension Project (Beef PEP)
• MKT-3557L, Forage Sorghum Silage as an Alternative Crop
• MKT-3557N, Master Marketer Educational System
• More coming soon...

Food and Fiber System's Contribution to the Texas Economy

Extension Economists have developed a report titled "The Food and Fiber System and Production Agriculture's Contribution to the Texas Economy." The report is updated annually.  The latest version of the report is available below in PDF format.

• MKT-3579, The Food and Fiber System and Production Agriculture's Contribution to the Texas Economy