Close Resources

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

Impacts

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019


Farmer's MarketsMajor Program

9607

Total Hours

Contributed.

109218

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

51

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

1014

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets

28719

Stories

The Riverview Farmers’ Market Proudly Presented A Farm to Table Dinner

In the last twenty years since the 1998 Tobacco Settlement Agreement, Carroll County farmers have been required to diversify their farming operations into agricultural enterprises that will be successful for them into the future. One route farmers took was focused on growing produce and meat, as well as developing a vegetable, fruit, and meat market for the community. The Riverview Farmers Market was established in 2004, and in the 2018 season, there were nine vendors (including one new vendor) ...

Read More

The Riverview Farmers’ Market Proudly Presented A Farm to Table Dinner

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Lunch at the Market

    According to the USDA, fruit and vegetable consumption has fallen from 299 pounds per person in 2003 to 272 pounds per person in 2013. Although community members understand the importance of consuming... Read More

  • Cumberland County Farmers Market

    The Cumberland County Farmers Market had a wonderful 2018 season. Three vendors now have multiple high tunnels each. This allows them to extend their market season. The market offered four new program... Read More

  • Farmers' Market

    Martin County has 12,500 residents while 37% live below poverty level with a median income of only $22,497.00. Residents of the county have a need for fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable pric... Read More

  • Perry County Farmer's Market

    The Perry County Farmers Market is in its twelfth season. 2018 has been a successful market season with gross annual sales exceeding $60,000.00. Sales are up over $10,000 from previous years.The mark... Read More

More Stories