Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 0 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 5 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 3 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.5) | 0 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.4) | 0 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 2 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 2 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 1 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Linda Brown-Price
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Many people do not know where their food comes from, other than the grocery store. In Kenton County there is a diverse population where many residents live in urban or suburban and settings. For the past 8 years the Kenton County Extension Service Office has held a Farm Harvest Tour for its residents. One of the goals of the tour is to educate the urban and suburban population in the county on the connection of food to land and enhance appreciation of the rich heritage of farmers for many
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Local Food Systems
It is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters. Today 98 percent of the population is removed from modern agriculture, so connecting to consumers is important. This type of education is a transparent format which provides the public an opportunity to see what happens on the farm, ask questions and develop trust in farmers and the food produced. For the local food system the Kenton County Farm Tour can form lasting bonds betwee
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Local Food Systems
On-line Agriculture Programs Offered for the First TimeMany things have changed within Extension Service because of the COVID19 pandemic. The biggest change came in the way we offer educational programs to our residents. Kenton County offered agriculture classes on-line as a way of continued service to the residents in Kenton County. There were 6 classes offered in spring and early summer to over 40 farmers. Topics included Backyard Poultry, Farm Ponds, Fencing Basics, Forest I
