Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1031 - Home & Consumer Horticulture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 50 |
Number of participants engaged in home and consumer horticulture programming |
Author: Myron Evans
Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture
Eastern Kentucky has the highest food insecurity in the United States. In Carter County, 4,400 individuals (16.1% of county population) are not sure where their next meal will come from. There is a steady increase in interest from clientele wanting to know how they can become more self-sufficient by growing their own food. Agriculture and horticulture agents in Eastern Kentucky have observed an increase in requests from small backyard fruit growers for guidance. In order to reach a la
Author: Myron Evans
Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture
140 individuals attended the Annual Farm and Family Field Day that was held at Gary and Marcella Clay’s farm in Olive Hill on October 11, 2018. The Field day is co-sponsored by the Carter County Extension Service and the Carter County Conservation District. A farm is chosen each year to showcase one of Carter County’s Farm Operations and provide educational opportunities for the whole family. Vegetable production in Hi-Tunnels was this year’s featured program. Hi-Tunnels allow
