Extension
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| 1054 - Farmer's Markets | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1054.1) | 500 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
After being without a consistent farmers market for several years, 2017 brought about a new venue for Harlan Countians to sell and purchase fresh produce, crafts, and prepared foods. With the recent economic situation, as well as an increase in health awareness, a local famer suggested the creation of the market. The farmer contacted the Extension Office, Pine Mountain Settlement School and Harlan Tourism and asked them to play a role in creating a farmers market. These groups
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
Members of the Harlan County Agriculture Advancement council saw the need for more information and education opportunities for producer growers in the county. The Harlan County Extension Service along with the Harlan County Farmers Market and Pine Mountain Settlement School worked together to design a curriculum to better equip gardeners with information and conduct a five month long series of produce production workshops, at two locations, along with a Produce Best Practices Training
