Success Stories

Food, Farming, and Community

Author: Jocelyn Kemp

Major Program: Agriculture

Describe the Issue or Situation.Most families and adults in Hardin County have little to no experience or opportunity to learn more about the local food system or careers in Agriculture. A recent community needs assessment reported that 75% of community members who responded feel that youth in Hardin County need life skills training opportunities. Overall, over 74% of respondents identified the 3 top needs of Hardin County as agricultural based including sustainability of family farms, preservin

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