Agritourism PlanningMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
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...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
- +1 (859) 257-4302
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