Franklin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
1019 - Small Farm Diversification | ||
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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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