10th Annual Heritage Harvest Tour

Author: Laura Maggard

Major Program: Agritourism Planning

For the past 10 years, the last weekend in September is when everyone gets out in the country, shops local, visits local farms, businesses, churches and spends the weekend enjoying the annual Heritage Harvest Tour. The Lawrence County ANR Extension Agent collaborated with local farmers, business owners and churches to plan the best yet self guided tour through Eastern Appalachia. The tour takes you back into time and shows you how life was many years ago. Tour goers see antique farm equipment, a

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Extension Council Farm Industry Tour

Author: William Adkins

Major Program: Agritourism Planning

Local Agricultural Community Benefits from ExtensionThe annual Farm Industry Tour, organized and hosted by the Laurel County Extension Council, has become one of the most anticipated community events of the year.  The purpose of the tour is to introduce community members to local industries that provide agricultural goods and services, educate participants on new and emerging crops, and encourage them to shop locally.The 2019 tour began at a local farm where 42 people boarded old-fashioned

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Giant Pumpkin and Watermelon weigh off

Author: Andy Mills

Major Program: Agritourism Planning

For the fourth year in a row this ANR agent has collaborated with the KY Giant Pumpkin Grower's Association, Meade County Tourism Board, Meade County FFA, and a local Agritourism farm to plan and implement a national weigh-off for a giant vegetable especially pumpkins and watermelons.  Over 300 people attended the event from seven different states.  It is estimated that this event generates nearly $10,000 for our community.  Spectators are given the chance to learn about growi

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