Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 196 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 75 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 24 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 2587 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.5) | 1150 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.6) | 25 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 5 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 6 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Chris Ammerman
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Consumer demand for locally grown fresh produce continues to gain momentum. Successful ventures as KY Proud and HomeGrown by Heros have shifted the consumers focus away from the grocery store and toward the farm stand. Local farmers markets have become the consumer’s choice to provide safe, fresh and nutritious produce for communities across the state.To raise awareness and increase community participation in the local farmers market, Grant County Cooperative Extension, City of W
