LaRue County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1021 - Local Food Systems
1021.7) 0

Number of vendors approved to redeem alternate payments including WIC and/or Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Double Dollar programs, ect.  

1021.11) 0

Number of producers /vendors who increased or maintained access of locally produced foods based on sales and/or % of redemption of alternative payment programs

1021.8) 0

Number of producers/vendors who increased or maintained sales and/or reduced risk when selling food or food products

1021.6) 0

Number of people who used Extension resources for marketing, pricing, and/or advertising local foods

1021.4) 0

Number of producers who obtained value added processing certification (Home Based Microprocessing,  Home Based Processing, Better Processing ,Control School,  etc.)  

1021.5) 0

Number of people who earned certification to sell or provide samples at farmers market

1021.3) 0

Number of producers who completed FSMA - Produce Safety Rule or Third-Party GAP Audit  

1021.2) 0

Number of people who completed Extension Food safety (PBPT)

1021.1) 4

Number of people who attended training on food safety, food handling, food processing, liability, and/or marketing.  This includes: PBPT, GAP certification, Farmers Market samples, ….)



Success Stories

Power of Produce- POP Club A New Adventure

Author: Adam Thomas

Major Program: Local Food Systems

With an overall food insecurity rate of 12.9% in LaRue County, the percentage of food insecurities among children in LaRue County rose to 13.9% according to the latest Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment.  In addition, when asked to what extent practical education/assistance is in ensuring individuals and families have access to affordable nutritious food needed in LaRue County, survey participants rated this a 4.2 out of 5 which translates to a "very high need."&nbsp

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Senior Farmers Market Adds Value to our Community

Author: Adam Thomas

Major Program: Local Food Systems

With an overall food insecurity rate of 12.9% in LaRue County, the percentage of food insecurities is on the rise according to the latest Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment.  In addition, when asked to what extent practical education/assistance is in ensuring individuals and families have access to affordable nutritious food needed in LaRue County, survey participants rated this a 4.2 out of 5 which translates to a "very high need." Therefore, the LaRue County C

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