Economic Development - Major Program

Program Indicators

Number of economic development-related projects/plans created with Extension’s assistance	41
Number of businesses implementing economic development plans	66
Number of businesses reached through Extension programming	599
Number of businesses receiving private investment as a result of economic development planning	21

Mercer County Fair

about 4 years ago by Linda McClanahan

In light of COVID-19, Mercer County Cooperative Extension Agents and staff teamed up with Mercer County Fair & Horse Show Board and Mercer County FFA to develop a plan that would allow Mercer County t... Read More
Freezer Beef

about 3 years ago by Keenan Bishop

A local farm family contacted me in the fall of 2019 about diversifying their cow/calf operation by adding freezer beef. They were experienced with finishing and processing for themselves and family b... Read More
Meat Processing Plant Enhances Economic Development and Food Security

about 3 years ago by Roger "Darrell" Simpson

The Covid 19 pandemic brought to light the fragile nature of the United States food supply. The meat processing and packing industry was one area that was specifically affected due to reduced processi... Read More
Metcalfe County Farmers Market Expansion KYDAG grant project and 2020 pandemic operations success!

about 3 years ago by Lynn Blankenship

The Metcalfe County Farmers Market Agriculture Development Grant expansion project has finished phase 1, with the completion of the new much larger Farmers Market Pavilion. The Farmers Market was able... Read More