Elliott County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 1019 - Small Farm Diversification | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1019.11) | 11 |
Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises” |
| 1019.121) | 0 |
Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU) |
| 1019.1) | 0 |
Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU) |
Success Stories
Lavender Farm
Author: Jacob Ison
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Since the tobacco buy out, Elliott County has been looking for ways to add agricultural diversification to the area. Some have moved to raising more hay and cattle. Some turned their tobacco ground into corn and soy bean fields but one couple who recently purchased a small farm here in the County turned what use to be an old tobacco base into something a little different! Jeremiah and Cindy Littleton purchased a farm out on Rocky Branch Rd, here in Elliott County in early 2022, as a weekend
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