Adair County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2081 - Home-Based Microprocessor Program
2081.5) 15

Number of participants who indicated they would sell high acid foods, such as bbq sauce, corn relish, etc.
2081.4) 15

Number of participants who indicated they would sell low acid foods, such as green beans, corn, etc.
2081.3) 15

Number of participants who indicated they would sell jams and jellies
2081.2) 15

Number of participants who indicated they would become Homebased Microprocessors
2081.1) 15

Number of participants in the workshops who passed the Home-Based Microprocessor test


Success Stories

Homebased Microprocessor Workshop Strengthens Local Producers

Author: Dylan Gentry

Major Program: Home-Based Microprocessor Program

    Local producers in Adair County, Kentucky, faced regulatory barriers preventing them from legally selling their homemade canned goods. Without Homebased Microprocessor certification, these producers were unable to access markets, limiting their income potential and depriving consumers of their delicious products. Homebased Microprocessor certification training has not been offered in Adair County in a large number of years. Local producers interested in the certification had to tra

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