1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
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1061.2) | 31 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
1061.1) | 37 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
Author: Carol Hinton
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
According to the USDA, Kentucky has the 4th largest number of farms in the United States with 55% of land designated for agriculture. As farms continue to consolidate, Agribusinesses’ have made their in-roads into farms and ‘Outstanding’ customer service is key to keeping their business, Extension is no different. The Cooperative Extension Service prides themselves in their ability to take care of the customers. The programming in the county is designed from
Author: Carol Hinton
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
According to the USDA, Kentucky has the 4th largest number of farms in the United States with 55% of land designated for agriculture. However, as the global population grows, and demands for agricultural products grow, the need for individuals with agricultural knowledge or careers related to agriculture will continue to grow. In Breckinridge County, few classrooms incorporate agriculture into their curriculum each year and many students have very little understanding of how agriculture impacts