Kenton County CES

Title:

Economic Development

MAP:

Developing Strong Communities and Leaders

Agents Involved:

Dan Allen

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Agritourism Planning

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

First Impressions

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 2017, September 2018

Intermediate Outcome: Opportunity for agritourism expansion.

Long-term Outcome: Reliable family farm income.

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Residents of Kenton County

Project or Activity: Bull Soundness Exams

Content or Curriculum: Farm Demonstration

Inputs: Kenton County Agents

Date: April 2018

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 2017