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 |
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 |
Jeremy Sandifer and Kevin Gurtowski recently participated as speakers and demonstrators in the Southern Syrup Research Symposium (SSRS) in Summersville, WV. The Symposium brought together researchers, extension personnel, and producers working in the production of maple and other syrups, to discuss operational issues and to share their knowledge about the syrup industry in general. The panel discussions focused on specific topics, including challenges and opportunities, facing the syrup industry...
