Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 5 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 14 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 14 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 0 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 50 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 5 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
| 1021.5) | 0 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
Author: Philip Konopka
Major Program: Local Food Systems
The Lewis County Field Day was set up and planed by the Lewis County Agriculture Council and Lewis County ANR Agent. It was held on a local farm in the county. At the event local farmers learned about Goat as a profitable income, how to properly calibrate their sprayers, how a drone could be used on the farm. Several local businesses set up at the event to let farmers see what is available to them. The local health department and local doctors set up to give farmers free flu shots, blood pressur
