Magoffin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1019 - Small Farm Diversification | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1019.11) | 10 |
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
Beginner Farming Courses
Author: Kristen Stumbo
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
There are a lot of new residents in Magoffin County that have a goal of homesteading on their new land, who request guidance on how to get started and what the options are for them to grow or raise. A lot of these clients have bought their property sight unseen and the lack of flat land to work with paired with taking on a brand new task can be overwhelming and discouraging. We hosted several "beginner" workshops covering a multitude of topics, including maple syrup production, sa
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