Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





Beginner Farming Courses

Author: Kristen Stumbo

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

There are a lot of new residents in Magoffin County that have a goal of homesteading on their new land, who request guidance on how to get started and what the options are for them to grow or raise. A lot of these clients have bought their property sight unseen and the lack of flat land to work with paired with taking on a brand new task can be overwhelming and discouraging. We hosted several "beginner" workshops covering a multitude of topics, including maple syrup production, sa

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Mushroom Log Inoculation

Author: Michelle Brock

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Mushroom Log Inoculation

Our mushroom log inoculation program which occurred in late winter was an engaging, hands on educational program that introduces participants to the fascinating world of fungi cultivation. During the program, participants learn how to inoculate logs with mushroom spores, a process that allows mushrooms to grow and fruit over time. This hands-on experience often proves to be both enjoyable and rewarding, as participants get to witness the transformation of ordinary l

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