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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