Extension
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| 1019 - Small Farm Diversification | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1019.11) | 0 |
Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises” |
| 1019.121) | 0 |
Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU) |
| 1019.1) | 6 |
Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU) |
Author: Edwin Chavous
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Describe the Issue or Situation.Title: Kentucky State University 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop March 27, 2024; 6pm – Location: Blue Grass Stock Yard, Lexington, Kentucky Topic: Reproductive Management & Marketing Your Livestock.Limited Resource Minority producers received technical information Reproductive Management & Marketing Beef Cattle.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).For a two hour period Limited Resource Minority p
Author: Edwin Chavous
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Describe the Issue or Situation.Title: KSU 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop July 24, 2024; 6pm – Location Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration FarmTopic: Summer Grazing and Forage ManagementIssue: Limited Resource Minority producers received technical information Summer Grazing and Forage Management for beef cattle.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).For a two hour period Limited Resource Minority producers received resea
Author: Edwin Chavous
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
August 14, 2024“KSU Small Farm Program Continue to Provides Technical Assistance for Minority Pasture Poultry Farmer in Madison County, Kentucky”The Kentucky State University (KSU) Small Farm Program is an Extension program designed to help farm families with decision-making skills to solve farm and home problems. It includes educational programs that emphasize farm production, farm management, and marketing. It also includes the use and understanding of local county programs a
Author: Edwin Chavous
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Describe the Issue or Situation.Title: Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day; Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9amIssue: A field day was conducted for farmers in all counties across the state of Kentucky.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).What has been done: The field day consisted of six field stations, six walking stations and ten booths with different su
