Economic DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Kenton County CES

Title:
Economic Development
MAP:
Developing Strong Communities and Leaders
Agents Involved:
Dan Allen
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Agritourism Planning
Situation:
Recent trends in our area indicate there is a great interest in agritourism operations as family-friendly events and educational opportunities. Farmers in our county are realizing there are economic opportunities in agritourism. Also, Kenton County has a very underutilized recreational resource in the Licking River.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Positive economic impact for agritourism operators. Allow entrepreneurs to create recreational opportunities along the Licking River.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Marketing of agritourist attractions in Kenton County. Assist recreational entrepreneurs as they explore possibilities.
Initial Outcomes:
Continue with the annual Kenton County Farm Harvest Tour, and Today's Heritage Farm Tour, and survey of the landowners along the Licking River.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Increased revenue for Farm Tour participants, and start up a local agriculture tourism organization.
Indicator: Start up new ventures and continued interest in the Farm Tour.
Method: Survey
Timeline: Ongoing, September 2019, September 2020

Intermediate Outcome:   Opportunity for agritourism expansion.

Long-Term Outcome:  Reliable family farm income.

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Residents interested in Agritourism
Project or Activity: Field Trips to Agritourism Operations, Kenton County Farm Harvest Tour, Farm Heritage Days
Content or Curriculum: CED Publications
Inputs: Kenton County ANR Agent, and UK Specialists
Date: Various/ongoing

Audience: Equine Owners
Project or Activity: NKY Equine Conferences
 Content or Curriculum: One-day Seminar, UK Specialists

Inputs: Ag Agents of NKY
 Date: November 2019



Success Stories

Local Artisan Culture Compliments Farm Tour

Author: Daniel Allen

Major Program: Economic Development

Entrepreneurs are Part of 2021 Kenton County Farm TourAccording to an article in Entrepreneur Magazine’s August 2020 on-line edition, local artisans will be a powerful force in the new economy.  The article goes on to explain that local artisans are increasing because of the buy local trend.  These artisans contribute to the culture of the local economy and makes resilience from things like a pandemic easier. The 2021 Kenton County Farm tour had 11 hosting farms on the tour. &nbs

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