Local Food System Development and MappingMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of those who have participated in new activities related to stronger local food systems as a result of local food systems programming |
202 |
Number of those reporting the ability to confidently engage in community-based discussions on policy changes |
200 |
Number of individuals reporting an increase in awareness of local food systems |
571 |
Number of Food System Maps created |
7 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local food as a result of Extension programming |
13 |
Number of food partnerships formed through Extension coalitions |
75 |
Number of partners engaged through Extension’s efforts |
128 |
Stories
West Louisville Urban Growers Learn About Soil Health
More than 120,000 people in Jefferson County experience food insecurity, with limited access to fresh, locally grown produce, especially in the West End (Dare to Care, 2019). Urban growers in these communities often face barriers such as lack of infrastructure, tools, certifications, and technical support needed to scale production or meet food safety standards.In response, Kentucky State Universitys Cooperative Extension Community Resource Development Program launched the Urban Growers Program ...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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