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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.11) | 6 |
Number of producers /vendors who increased or maintained access of locally produced foods based on sales and/or % of redemption of alternative payment programs |
| 1021.1) | 5 |
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, ….) |
| 1021.8) | 6 |
Number of producers/vendors who increased or maintained sales and/or reduced risk when selling food or food products |
| 1021.6) | 6 |
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) | 3 |
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) | 5 |
Number of people who completed Extension Food safety (PBPT) |
| 1021.7) | 6 |
Number of vendors approved to redeem alternate payments including WIC and/or Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Double Dollar programs, ect. |
Author: Timothy Estes
Major Program: Local Food Systems
On July 29th, 2022, Hart County Cooperative Extension partnered with the Hart County Cattlemen’s Association in hosting its 5th annual Farm to Table Dinner. This annual event has become such a sought after gathering that tickets are commonly sold out within 24-48 hours of being offered. It has been my honor over the past few years, even before being employed by Hart County Extension, to be heavily involved in the procurement of local fruits and vegetables for the dinner menu.
Author: Timothy Estes
Major Program: Local Food Systems
The Hart County Farmers Market is a small but growing entity. Every year the market seems to get a little bigger and better and support grows due to many factors. One of those factors being the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). This year Hart County Extension Office administered the SFMNP for the market. Due to a big push in social media advertising as well as word of mouth, we signed up 222 Senior Citizens who met the income requirements for the program. &
