Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
2087 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
1360 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
1346 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
39924 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
21962 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
889 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
673 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
228 |
The LaRue County Extension Office and LaRue County Farm Bureau Federation held its 3rd annual Faith, Family, Farms and Food Dinner. The proceeds went to benefit the LaRue County FFA chapter. The entire dinner was sourced locally. All of the fruits and vegetables were from LaRue County, while the meats and cheeses were sourced from just outside the county lines. The menu included all the farms that the meal supported. The LaRue County Pork Producers prepared the pork for the meal. Tickets were $2...
