Success Stories

Promoting Local Farms & 4-H through the Allen County Farm to Fork Program

Author: Anna Meador

Major Program: Agriculture

Eating local isn’t just a fashionable trend.  By eating local farm produce and animal products, consumers may just find a positive correlation for improved health, nutrition, personal finances and even a positive impact in your community by financially supporting local farms.  For a second year, Allen County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with local farmers, Extension Volunteers and the 4-H Program to host our Annual Farm to Fork Event.  “The Kentucky Proud Fa

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Growing Agriculture Enthusiasts: Exploring Local & State Agriculture through AG Academy Program

Author: Anna Meador

Major Program: Agriculture

AG Academy Program learns about sheep production with Dr. Ely at the University of Kentucky- College of Agriculture, Food & Environment Animal Sciences - Sheep Unit.U.S. Agriculture and American farmers play a crucial role for providing food, fiber and natural resources for a fast growing world.  “Unlike prior generations, consumers of today are not as connected with the land, the food grown on the land or the food they consume on a daily basis (Ten Eyck, 2000).”  The A

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Ag Academy 4-H Program

Author: Colby Dye

Major Program: Agriculture

AG Academy Program learns about sheep production with Dr. Ely at the University of Kentucky- College of Agriculture, Food & Environment Animal Sciences - Sheep UnitU.S. Agriculture and American farmers play a crucial role for providing food, fiber and natural resources for a fast growing world.  “Unlike prior generations, consumers of today are not as connected with the land, the food grown on the land or the food they consume on a daily basis (Ten Eyck, 2000).”  The Ag

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