1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
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1021.1) | 5 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
1021.2) | 11 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
1021.3) | 71 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
1021.4) | 1527 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
1021.5) | 501 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
1021.6) | 10 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
1021.7) | 45 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
1021.8) | 12 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Linda Hieneman
Major Program: Local Food Systems
~~In Greenup County at least one or more generations is removed from the family farm. Today’s children go to the grocery store with their parents to purchase food. The connection of how the food is grown or produced is lost. This need is why Greenup County Extension Service and Farm Bureau believes it is necessary for individuals, both young and old, to understand the importance of Agriculture. Education is the key to bridging the gap between farmer and consumer. Greenup County Extension s