Edmonson County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

Edmonson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

1082 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR
1082.4)	0	Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities
1082.3)	0	Number of business start-ups
1082.2)	1	Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce
1082.1)	0	Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

1082 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR

1082.4)

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities

1082.3)

Number of business start-ups

1082.2)

Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce

1082.1)

Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

Success Stories

County Agriculture Education Efforts Boosted by Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund

Author: David Embrey

Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR

 The passage of House Bill 611 and subsequent development of the Governor’s Office of Agriculture Policy, now the Kentucky Office of Agriculture Policy, has greatly enhanced the ability of Kentucky producers to begin new enterprises and/or expand existing ones.    Much is said about the Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund in the county, how much is allocated, how much is estimated in return on investment, but not much is mentioned about how producer education is impac