Local Food SystemsMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of people who attended training on food safety, food handling, food processing, liability, and/or marketing. This includes: PBPT, GAP certification, Farmers Market samples, ….) |
2041 |
Number of vendors approved to redeem alternate payments including WIC and/or Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Double Dollar programs, ect. |
941 |
Number of producers/vendors who increased or maintained sales and/or reduced risk when selling food or food products |
927 |
Number of people who used Extension resources for marketing, pricing, and/or advertising local foods |
1831 |
Number of producers who obtained value added processing certification (Home Based Microprocessing, Home Based Processing, Better Processing ,Control School, etc.) |
667 |
Number of people who earned certification to sell or provide samples at farmers market |
890 |
Number of producers who completed FSMA - Produce Safety Rule or Third-Party GAP Audit |
630 |
Number of people who completed Extension Food safety (PBPT) |
744 |
Number of producers /vendors who increased or maintained access of locally produced foods based on sales and/or % of redemption of alternative payment programs |
960 |
Stories
Sowing the Seeds of Change: Elevating Kentucky's Local Food Systems Summit
When Kentuckians choose to purchase locally grown food, studies show that up to$7 out of every $10spent stays within the local economy, directly supporting Kentuckys farmers and community-based businesses. With this in mind, the2025 Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit + F.E.A.S.T.aimed to unite food system professionals, farmers, chefs, and community leaders to explore solutions for creating a more sustainable and vibrant local food economy. To ensure the summits success, strategic communications...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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