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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 |
2139 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
1260 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
1734 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
11066 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
1127 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
856 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
256 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
14419 |
Hickman County Cooperative Extension Service and the Rotary Park Committee co-hosted the second Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork Fundraising Dinner on August 10, 2018. This was unique opportunity to simultaneously eat a delicious Kentucky Proud meal prepared by local caterers and bakers, Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers while supporting our local food pantry. The Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork purpose is to partner with local organizations to increase awareness of Kentucky Proud foods and bene...
