Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 8 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 10 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 8 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 27 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 6 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 3 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 2 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
| 1021.5) | 11 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Local Food Systems
The Kenton County Agriculture Leadership Class of 2018 determined that marketing locally grown agriculture products is a hurdle for most farm-to-consumer operations. During the 2018 class the participants did a preliminary study to determine exactly what they would need to create a publicity and marketing strategy to potentially increase sales off their farms. The Agriculture Extension Agent acted as facilitator of all aspects of this publicity campaign. The Agriculture Agent e
