Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 8 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 6 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 14 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 60 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 10 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 4 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 3 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
| 1021.5) | 31 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
Author: Chadwick Conway
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Knott county is like many other communities in Appalachia who have seen a large growth in the local food market. In order to expand our potential for better local food services, the Chamber of Commerce, Hindman Settlement School, and Knott County Extension Service applied for a Local Foods, Local Places Planning Grant. Local Foods, Local Places is a program that helps cities and towns across the country protect the environment and human health. They do this by engaging with local partners t
