Project Outcomes Narrative

The proposed outcomes that you have listed should have a direct relationship to the producer’s ability to manage risk. This section gives you an opportunity to indicate to the Review Panel that the proposed project will in fact lead producers to the risk management outcomes you have identified. It is also your opportunity to indicate that you clearly understand the risk management issues you are addressing, that you have a clear understanding of your target audience and that the methods you plan to use are appropriate. 

Some risk management tools directly reduce risk, such as purchasing crop insurance.  Other actions do not directly reduce risk, such as developing a marketing plan; but they are indicators that producers are taking proactive steps to manage risk.  Describe how the outcomes your project proposes to accomplish will help participants reduce or manage risk.

Many new marketing or production practices may actually increase risk.  If a project is providing training on the implementation of new practices, describe how you will help participants understand and manage the potential for increased risk.

You are encouraged to discuss your ability to be flexible with a contingency plan for delivering proposed training activities and adjusting evaluation methods in the event of unexpected program interruption. Overall, this section should demonstrate how your project will help producers improve their farm or ranch economic viability. It is extremely important to make sure that what you present in this section is consistent and is supported by the other parts of the application. (Word limit: 400)

Section Specifics – The Project Outcomes Narrative should provide the panel with sufficient information gleaned from the following:

● Identifies the primary source(s) of risk for the target audience

● Demonstrates the education and/or training methods are appropriate

● Discusses the potential and/or anticipated economic impact of this project upon the producers being trained.

● Discusses how the project addresses regional priorities

● Discusses innovative program delivery alternatives in case of unexpected program interruption