Impacts
Boyd County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 1054 - Farmer's Markets | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1054.1) | 2500 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
Success Stories
Farmers Market Sales Increase with Kentucky Double Dollars Program
Author: Lori Bowling
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
The farmers market in Boyd County has existed for 40 years offering fresh locally grown produce to the residents of Boyd County and surrounding counties. In 2017 the market total sales $106,159, for cash and senior and wic farmers market nutrition program vouchers. In 2018 there were 5 new farmers to join the market offering even more of a variety of products for consumers including locally raised beef, chicken, eggs, flowers and value added items such as jams, jellies, syrup and mor
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