Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 0 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 3 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 1 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.5) | 10 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.4) | 10 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 3 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 0 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Adam Leonberger
Major Program: Local Food Systems
The Franklin County Farmers Market is located in River View Park, which is on land owned by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, but maintained by the City of Frankfort. A recent planning process showed the farmers market moved to the other side of the highway offramp, but not everyone agrees that moving the market is necessary or desirable. They do agree that the market is important to the community and to local producers, who vend at the market.Increased local foods initiatives could boost the city&r
