Kenton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 0 |
Number of people who attended training on food safety, food handling, food processing, liability, and/or marketing. This includes: PBPT, GAP certification, Farmers Market samples, ….) |
| 1021.7) | 0 |
Number of vendors approved to redeem alternate payments including WIC and/or Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Double Dollar programs, ect. |
| 1021.8) | 0 |
Number of producers/vendors who increased or maintained sales and/or reduced risk when selling food or food products |
| 1021.6) | 78 |
Number of people who used Extension resources for marketing, pricing, and/or advertising local foods |
| 1021.4) | 0 |
Number of producers who obtained value added processing certification (Home Based Microprocessing, Home Based Processing, Better Processing ,Control School, etc.) |
| 1021.5) | 0 |
Number of people who earned certification to sell or provide samples at farmers market |
| 1021.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who completed FSMA - Produce Safety Rule or Third-Party GAP Audit |
| 1021.2) | 0 |
Number of people who completed Extension Food safety (PBPT) |
| 1021.11) | 0 |
Number of producers /vendors who increased or maintained access of locally produced foods based on sales and/or % of redemption of alternative payment programs |
Success Stories
Tri State Homesteading Conference
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Regional Homestead Conference a Huge Success Because of the urban location on Northern Kentucky many of our farms are small operations and they present several unique opportunities for the Cooperative Extension Service. Many of these small operations fit the USDA’ s definition of a homestead. The USDA defines a subsistence homestead as a plot of land with a simple, inexpensive house and outbuildings where a family can grow a large portion of their food. Boone and Kenton C
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Growing Health and Access — Sprouts & Microgreens Workshop Flourishes in Urban Community
Author: Brandon George
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Success Story: Growing Health and Access — Sprouts & Microgreens Workshop Flourishes in Urban CommunityOn March 20, 2025, a dynamic collaboration between Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent Denise Donahue and Horticulture Agent Brandon George brought healthy living and hands-on gardening directly to the community with their workshop, “Sprouting Health: Growing Microgreens at Home.” Over 31 participants gathered to learn how to grow sprouts and microgreens in small, ind
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Growing Health and Access — Sprouts & Microgreens Workshop Flourishes in Urban Community
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: Local Food Systems
On March 20, 2025, a dynamic collaboration between Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent Denise Donahue and Horticulture Agent Brandon George brought healthy living and hands-on gardening directly to the community with their workshop, “Sprouting Health: Growing Microgreens at Home.” Over 31 participants gathered to learn how to grow sprouts and microgreens in small, indoor spaces — a practice ideal for urban residents with limited access to outdoor gardening or fresh produce
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