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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 15 |
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) | 10 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 29 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.5) | 50 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.6) | 25 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 25 |
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 |
Author: Shane Bogle
Major Program: Local Food Systems
The influx of social media has skyrocketed over the past few years. The on-going and increasing demand of customers online has confirmed that the reality of social media is not one of fad or trend, but one that is here to stay, permanently. Social media does, in fact, help get the word out about Extension. But even more important than the exposure, it provides the opportunity to grow relationships with your target and even non-target audience. Local needs assessments last year identif
Author: Shane Bogle
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Summer is an important time in West Kentucky. Its a time of plenty, and in Kentucky there is plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables available to enjoy. According to the CDC 45% of Kentuckians consume fresh fruits and vegetables at least 1.5 times each day. Since fresh fruits and vegetables are often consumed raw, producing them safely to reduce the risk of food borne illness is of utmost importance. The CDC reports that 48 million people a year are affected by some form of
