Grant County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 2081 - Home-Based Microprocessor Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2081.1) | 13 |
Number of participants in the workshops who passed the Home-Based Microprocessor test |
| 2081.2) | 13 |
Number of participants who indicated they would become Homebased Microprocessors |
| 2081.3) | 13 |
Number of participants who indicated they would sell jams and jellies |
| 2081.4) | 13 |
Number of participants who indicated they would sell low acid foods, such as green beans, corn, etc. |
| 2081.5) | 13 |
Number of participants who indicated they would sell high acid foods, such as bbq sauce, corn relish, etc. |
Success Stories
Homebased Microprocessing
Author: Asa Conkwright
Major Program: Home-Based Microprocessor Program
The local food movement continues to grow nationwide with an increase in farmers markets as well as an increase in market vendors. Kentucky is no exception. Part of this growth can be attributed to Kentucky’s Homebased Microprocessing Program. The Homebased Microprocessing Program (HBM) is a unique collaboration with the UK Cooperative Extension Service, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department for Public Health - Food Safety Branch. The program allows Kentucky farmers to produce
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