1. Local Foods Grow Local DollarsPlan of Work

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Morgan County CES

Title:
1. Local Foods Grow Local Dollars
MAP:
Supporting Small Businesses to Create Jobs for Morgan County
Agents Involved:
ANR, 4-H, FCS
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Local Food Systems
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Economic Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership
Situation:

Situation:  The local food movement bridges the gap between farmers, foodies and consumers.  Small farms produce most of Kentucky’s agriculture and farmers markets have seen an increase in numbers and consumption over the past ten years.  By training and certifying farmers, gardeners, and food entrepreneurs – Morgan Countians can have greater access to local, healthy food while producing income.  Starting with washing produce, growing produce safely, home baking, and micro processing, can lead to more commercial production. Extension leaders recognize existing resources that can be further developed to help grow such opportunities.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Long-term Outcomes:  *Increased access to locally produced food & the variety and amount of locally produced products increased

Intermediate Outcomes:

INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES:  Use of Extension trainings to increase food production and safety * Earn certification to distribute or sell raw and processed foods *Apply marketing opportunities and alternate payment methods

Initial Outcomes:

INITIAL OUTCOMES:

*Recognize required food growing, handling and processing safety practices *Recognize and explore opportunities for local markets *Develop marketing skills and plans

Evaluation:

Outcome:  Increased access to local foods
Indicator:  increased use of vouchers and Double Dollars Method:  producers’ reports
Timeline:  Fall, 2021

Outcome:  Increased availability of safely produced products Indicator:  numbers of those attending approved trainings Method:  observation
Timeline:  Fall, 2022

Learning Opportunities:

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

Audience:  Farmers Market members, food entrepreneurs?Project or Activity:  certifications
Content or Curriculum: GAP, FSMA, WIC, SRFMP, Food Handlers, HBMP  
Inputs: KDA and federal training programs, CCD, ANR & FCS Agents
Date: ongoing

Project or Activity:  COOK WILD
Content or Curriculum: Cook Wild recipes Inputs: Hunters for the Hungry, local volunteers, food pantries, all agents
Date: resume Fall, 2021

Project or Activity:  Market in the Park
Content or Curriculum:  marketing, leadership
Inputs: farmers market members, CEC members, all agents 

Date:  Fall, 2021

Project or Activity:  Buy Local Campaign Content or Curriculum: SBDC
Inputs: CEDIK , all agents
Date: December 2021

Project or Activity:  Value-Added Sorghum Content or Curriculum: Marketing, Youth and Adult Contests
Inputs: Food Innovation Center, KCARD
Date: Fall 2021









Success Stories

Annual Market in Park Event Resumes - Supporting Morgan County's Local Economy

Author: Sarah Fannin

Major Program: Economic Development

With vaccinations available, the summer of 2021 enabled a brief reprieve from COVID and allowed for Morgan County Extension leadership to plan and conduct the 10th Annual Market in the Park in a safe manner for vendors and attendees alike.   Morgan County Extension Council volunteers are actively engaged in organizing and financially supporting Market in the Park to inspire a “grow local, eat local, buy local” mentality that celebrates our community’s creativity and entrep

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Grant Continues to Benfit Morgan County Farmers Market, Senior Citizens and WIC Recipients

Author: Sarah Fannin

Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial

A high percentage of Morgan County’s population is eligible for supplemental food assistance including the Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program administered by the local health department.  The current pandemic has only caused additional food insecurity for many of these families.  The ANR agent received a $2,000 KY Double Dollars grant from Community Farm Alliance which allowed WIC and Senior FMNP participants to double their vouchers up to $15 per day when purchasing

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