Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 0 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 16 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 5 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.5) | 650 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.4) | 850 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 9 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 0 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 0 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Local Food Systems
2019 Henry County Harvest ShowcaseFor years, volunteers and agricultural leaders have hosted the Henry County Harvest Showcase, and the 201 Henry County Harvest Showcase was held for the 20th year. The Henry County Harvest Showcase is a festival which only features crafts, produce, and meat produced in Henry County by Henry County agricultural producers. For the 2020 Harvest Showcase, an estimated 3,200 individuals attended, and were able to purchase local produce from over 12 vendors, local cra
