Extension
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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) | 14 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 20 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 30 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.5) | 20 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.6) | 30 |
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) | 20 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Anthony Tackett
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Master Gardeners are involved with many different types of community projects throughout the year. One of these projects during the past year involved establishing an urban garden at a local adult daycenter and retirement center. Several volunteers came together to organize this project along with the support of several local businesses. The intent of this project was to act as a therapeutic garden for the residents of the center to provide additional sensory stimulation and ph
