Franklin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1019 - Small Farm Diversification
1019.11) 4

Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises”

1019.121) 5

Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU)

1019.1) 9

Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU)



Success Stories

Small Family Farm Livestock

Author: Keenan Bishop

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Small, diversified family farm selling produce, meats and value added processed. Having acreage for only a small poultry flock, a couple head each of goats, sheep, beef and dairy cattle.Need for a feed & mineral program & stations for multi-specie supplementation and co-grazing.No Tractor to move hay therefor dumped in field. Designed improvised low cost fenceline feeder to reduce mud, waste and allow ease of feeding.Hay needs & waste were reduced.

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