Allen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1061 - Sustainable Agriculture
1061.2) 20

Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs

1061.1) 24

Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices



Success Stories

Farm City Week Lunch

Author: Adam Huber

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

Allen County is home to major agriculture production. We take pride in our agriculture community. National Farm city week is held in November every year and to support our farmers we have a farm city week lunch at the extension office. This event is presented by the Allen County Extension Service, Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Farm Bureau and local farmers. The purpose of this event is to show appreciation for our farmers and so stakeholders, elected officials and community members can get to kn

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In The Field with UK Extension

Author: Adam Huber

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

According to research from HubSpot, YouTube is the second most trafficked website behind google, and four times as many people prefer watching video on YouTube rather than on social media platforms.  The Simpson County Ag Advisory Council and local clientele indicated that they would benefit from credible educational videos about local timely topics pertaining to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources. Therefore, the Simpson and Allen County Extension Agents for Agriculture &a

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