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





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.12) 1000

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  

1031.1) 1500

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance



Success Stories

container garden giveaway

Author: Adam Leonberger

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Addressing the issue of food deserts is a pressing concern for many communities, and Frankfort is no exception. The city lacks grocery stores close to most residential neighborhoods.  The public transit routes are limited and only run during the day.  The transit system also restricts the riders to bringing only four grocery bags on the buses. Moreover, food prices are rising, making it difficult for the low-income residents to afford healthy food. This situation has led to a severe fo

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