Small Farm Diversification

Fiscal Year: 2025

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2025

Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025

Small Farm DiversificationMajor Program

4127

Total Hours

Contributed.

11175

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

135

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises”	194
Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU)	9
Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU)	30

Stories

Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am

about 3 days ago by Edwin Chavous

Title: Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day; Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9amIssue:A field day was conducted for farmers in all counties across the state of Kentucky.What has been done:The field day consisted of six field stations, six walking stations and ten booths with different sustainable agriculture topics and three mobile units trailers.Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.Total attendance 13...

KSU 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop July 24, 2024; 6pm - Location Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm – Topic: Summer Grazing and Forage Management

“KSU Small Farm Program Continue to Provides Technical Assistance for Minority Pasture Poultry Farmer in Madison County, Kentucky”

Mushroom Log Inoculation

Reports

Stories Behind the Numbers

Beginner Farming Courses

about 8 months ago by Kristen Stumbo

There are a lot of new residents in Magoffin County that have a goal of homesteading on their new land, who request guidance on how to get started and what the options are for them to grow or raise. A... Read More
Mushroom Log Inoculation

about 7 months ago by Michelle Brock

Ourmushroom log inoculation program which occurred in late winterwasan engaging, hands oneducationalprogramthat introduces participants to the fascinating world of fungi cultivation. During the progra... Read More
Bridging Cultures through Agriculture and Technology

about 2 months ago by Laura Rogers

The issue centered around the difficulty of engaging underserved Hispanic and small farm communities in Whitley County through agricultural education. Many were unaware of available resources or lacke... Read More
Kentucky State University 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop March 27, 2024; 6pm – Location: Blue Grass Stock Yard, Lexington, Kentucky Topic: Reproductive Management & Marketing Your Livestock.

about 3 days ago by Edwin Chavous

Describe the Issue or Situation.Title: Kentucky State University 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop March 27, 2024; 6pm – Location: Blue Grass Stock Yard, Lexington, Kentucky Topic: Reproductive Manag... Read More

College Resources

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

College Resources

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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