Agritourism PlanningMajor Program

712

Total Hours

Contributed.

3636

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

2

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

134

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of businesses implementing economic development plans

26

Number of economic development-related projects/plans created with Extension’s assistance

80

Number of businesses reached through Extension programming

228

Stories

Weigh off Helps the Community

For the third year in a row this ANR agent has collaborated with the KY Giant Pumpkin Growers 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 400 people attended the event from 10 different states. It is estimated that this event generates nearly $10,000 for our community. Spectators are given the chance to learn about growing vegetables through quest...

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Weigh off Helps the Community

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Agritourism is Booming in Lawrence County

    For the past 9 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 ... Read More

  • Weigh off Helps the Community

    For the third year in a row this ANR agent has collaborated with the KY Giant Pumpkin Growers Association, Meade County Tourism Board, Meade County FFA, and a local Agritourism farm to plan and implem... Read More

  • Honoring Our Heritage

    The Owen County Agricultural Heritage Trail Project began in 2009 as a result of the Owen County Vision Project. The purpose was to document and preserve the rich agricultural history and traditions o... Read More

  • Henry County Harvest Showcase

    For years, volunteers and agricultural leaders have hosted the Henry County Harvest Showcase, and the 2018 Henry County Harvest Showcase was held for the 19th year. The Henry County Harvest Showcase i... Read More

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