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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 9 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 12 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 18 |
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 |
| 1021.5) | 60 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 2 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 2 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Chadwick Conway
Major Program: Local Food Systems
For the past few years Eastern Kentucky has seen a huge growth in the demand for local food. Due to this, the county has seen a resurgence of small part time farming. In response, during the spring of 2017, various community organizations and leaders in agriculture created the East Kentucky Farmer Conference. Because the location for the conference was held in Hindman, KY, the Knott County ANR Agent served on the planning Committee, representing University of Kentucky Extension. Through the
